Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation)
A Master of Science qualification specialising in Leadership in Gerontology gives you a competitive advantage in the job market and provides clinicians the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills through contemporary studies in their chosen area of specialisation.
Leadership and research skills gained in the Master of Science prepares you for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles. Graduate roles from this course include Clinical Nurse Consultants, Medical Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, family carers and various others in aged care and dementia care. The qualification offers two specialisations:
Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation
Person Centred Dementia Care
What you will study
The Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) is designed to provide opportunities for clinicians working with older people or clients with rehabilitation needs. You will be able to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors. The program differs from courses offered by other Australian universities in that it includes a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people.
Choose to study online, or face-to-face: These courses are fully online, using best practice in technology-enhanced learning meaning you can study from any location at your own pace. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers in healthcare while undertaking these courses. Students report being part of a collaborative online community that supports their learning journey. Face-to-face classes are optional for those interested in working with lecturers and colleagues on campus.
We also offer a Graduate Certificate which is a pathway for further studies or roles in the sector.
Campus Information
Wollongong
UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Dec
- July Deadline: May
Application Processing Time in Days: 8
Application Process
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
We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:
1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
PSW Opportunity
Students can get 2 years PSW visa if they complete the studies from Sydney Camus and 3 years PSW visa if the course is completed from Wollongong Campus.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent.
- International students must have formalised face-to-face arrangements constituting at least 66% of their coursework for compliance with ESOS legislation.
- Course Code: 067084D
- Course Type: Distance Learning
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
49464 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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