2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Science (Dementia Care) | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Science (Dementia Care)

Abbreviation:

MSc(DementiaCare)

UOW Course Code:

437

CRICOS Code:

084856A

Total Credit Points:

72

Duration:

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

Flexible or Distance* (Distance includes optional "value-add" face-to-face workshop days)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

* International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.

Overview

The Master of Science (Dementia Care) is a clinically based program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist field of dementia.

Graduates will have the ability to critically review the health and well-being of people with dementia; review social policy and its impact on the provision of dementia care; and develop advocacy skills in sectors relevant to dementia care.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Science (Dementia Care) will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments for working with individuals living with dementia and their families and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with interprofessional healthcare for dementia care.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about research principles and methods relevant for working with individuals living with a dementia and their families.
  3. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
  4. Design, applying, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
  5. Exercise critical thinking and reflection to develop new understanding.
  6. Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
  7. Apply knowledge and skills in person centred care practices for individuals living with dementia and their families, within interprofessional healthcare, for professional practice and/or further learning.
  8. Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative.
  9. Construct a work-based portfolio of evidence to demonstrate how the competencies in the Dementia Care Competency Framework were addressed. 

Course Structure

The Master of Science (Dementia Care) requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects chosen from the table below.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Core
SNPG939Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health6Autumn
SNPG950Reflection For Practice6Autumn, Spring
SNPG955Dementia Care Across Settings6Autumn
SNPG956Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People6Autumn
SNPG957Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice6Spring
SNPG958Advancements in Dementia Care6Spring
SNPG959Tools for Practice Development6Autumn, Spring
SNPG960Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development6Autumn, Spring
Plus
SNPG998Major Project24Annual, Autumn, Spring
Or
SNPG905Minor Project12Annual, Autumn, Spring
And, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing 900 level subjects12

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 8 November, 2016