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Murdoch University

Perth , Western Australia ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare

Are you a health professional seeking career development in the growing speciality of older-person-centred healthcare? Do you want to be seen as a leader in the field of ageing, with skills and knowledge applicable across a range of health care settings?

By studying gerontology at Murdoch, you’ll learn both the technical and analytic skills needed to implement multidisciplinary practice and policy to meet the demand for gerontological healthcare.

Build upon your health-related bachelor's degree, as you study safety in health care, contemporary issues in ageing, and evidence-based approaches to caring for older people with neurocognitive conditions, chronic progressive disease and end of life issues. You’ll graduate knowing how to identify and respond to deterioration and decline in older people, the components of a comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary care planning.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa processing
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
  • Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
  • University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.

PSW Opportunity

  • Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English entry requirements

All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.

You can demonstrate proficiency via:

  • English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE) 
  • Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) 
  • Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years) 
  • English language course (academic) 
  • the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)

Admissions Criteria

  • Applicants with higher education study:-  Have you previously commenced or completed study at a higher education provider? For most of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed at least two units at an Australian University or one year study at another recognized tertiary or higher education provider you will meet entry requirements to apply for admission. 
  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:- Have you completed a vocational education and training course? For many of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher VET qualification and can demonstrate English competency, you are eligible to apply for admission.
  • Applicants with work and life experience:- Have you not completed secondary education, or completed it more than two years ago and have not completed VET or higher education? Murdoch has a number of admission pathways available with different entry requirements for you to consider. 
  • Applicants with recent secondary education:- Have you completed secondary education within the past two years? The following information will help you choose the most suitable pathway for admission. (i.e. within the past two years)