Overview

About the program

The Nursing (Gerontology) specialisation at University of Southern Queensland enables you to advance your practice in contemporary health settings, delivering evidence-based safe, ethical and professional care that meets regulatory standards.

Gain leadership qualities and study the biological, psychological, and social aspects of ageing.

Careers

A gerontology or geriatric nurse specialises in the care of elderly patients and is a crucial part of healthcare teams.
Aged care nursing is in demand with international ageing populations.
Graduates may work in acute, chronic, private practice, community or residential facilities caring for ageing patients with limited mobility, impaired mental abilities, or life-limiting illness.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Clinical Education

General Health
Leadership and Management in Health
Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

4 alternative credits

units

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Nursing Health Administration Gerontology

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: QLD 00244B
Completed a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university.

Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 Nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16320 AUD / year

≈ 16320 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13320 AUD / year

≈ 13320 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported: AUD 4470

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing (Gerontology).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

About the program

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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