Postgraduate course
Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies)
University of Wollongong
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About
The Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) gives you a competitive advantage. The degree provides leadership and research skills for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles, including clinical nurse consultants,medical practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, social workers, family carers, and various roles in aged care and dementia care.
The qualification offers two specialisations:
- Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation
- Person centred dementia care
Learn to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care, and develop advocacy skills. The program is unique as it includes a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people.
Choose to study online, or face-to-face. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers in health care while undertaking these courses.
Admission criteria
A recognised bachelor degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent.
Applicants with relevant industry experience should contact UOW to discuss their options.
Fees and charges
This course will be offered as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.
^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.
Australian Government financial assistance
University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.
Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).
Visit the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health website.
Call 1300 367 869.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.