Overview

Leadership and research skills gained in the Master of Science prepares you for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles.

What you will study

The Master of Science in Person Centred Dementia Care from University of Wollongong is a clinically focused program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist field of dementia.

Graduates are able to critically review the health and well-being of individuals living with dementia, review social policy in dementia 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 is underpinned by a rehabilitation approach to dementia care.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Reflection For Practice
Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People
Person Centred Concepts and Theory
Dementia Care Across Settings
Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development
Critical Appraisal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Medicine View 93 other Masters in Medicine in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 067084D
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.

Tuition Fee

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International

34656 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17328 AUD per semester during 18 months.
National

29664 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14832 AUD per semester during 18 months.

Fees per session

Living costs for Wollongong

1600 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Person Centred Dementia Care.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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