The Master of Applied Gerontology is a 54-unit program comprising of 2 streams of study. Stream A comprises of 54 units of coursework and Stream B comprises of 36 units of coursework and an 18-unit project. This course is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology and the Graduate Diploma in Applied Gerontology. The sequentially developed topics allow progression through the awards. Students who hold a graduate certificate or graduate diploma receive credit for topics already taken.
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have not less than two years#39; work experience in palliative care or aged care or in a related field or hold a four-year degree or three-year degree plus honours, or one of the following:
Credit may be given, on application, for comparable prior studies.
The course aims to provide a masters-level postgraduate degree that enhances knowledge and skills that are required for students to engage in evidence-based, ageing-related practice or research within a global context and at an international standard.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
To qualify for the Master of Applied Gerontology, a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Except with permission of the Faculty Board the program must be completed full-time within three consecutive semesters or part-time within ten consecutive semesters. A lesser period may be set for students granted credit for previous studies.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) in 12 units or more may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purpose of the University#39;s Policy on Student Progress.
The Master of Applied Gerontology provides 2 pathways:
AGES8020 Introduction to Social Gerontology (4.5 units)
AGES8021 Introduction to Clinical Gerontology (4.5 units)
AGES8022 Psychological Dimensions of Ageing (4.5 units)
PALL8432 Understanding Literature for Evidence-Based Practice (4.5 units)
PALL8443 Practicum (9 units)
plus 9 units of research methods topics.
plus 18 units of elective topics selected from the list below.
Core topics
AGES8020 Introduction to Social Gerontology (4.5 units)
AGES8021 Introduction to Clinical Gerontology (4.5 units)
AGES8022 Psychological Dimensions of Ageing (4.5 units)
PALL8417 Research Project (18 units)
PALL8432 Understanding Literature for Evidence-Based Practice (4.5 units)
plus 9 units of research methods topics.
plus 9 units of elective topics selected from the list below.
AGES8023 Healthy Ageing (Mental Health) (4.5 units)
AGES8024 Medication and Ageing (4.5 units)
AGES8025 Best Practice in Dementia Care (4.5 units)
PALL8430 Communication at the End of Life A (4.5 units)
PALL8431 Communication at the End of Life B (4.5 units)
PALL8434 Oncology for Palliative Care (4.5 units)
PALL8436 Palliative Care in Aged Care Settings (4.5 units)
PALL8437 Palliative Clinical Management A (4.5 units)
PALL8438 Palliative Clinical Management B (4.5 units)
PALL8439 Suffering, Futility and Ethics in Palliative Care (4.5 units)
PALL8440 Palliative Care for Indigenous Populations (4.5 units)
PALL8441 Understanding Cancer (4.5 units)
PPHR9711 Ageing of Populations - Causes and Consequences (4.5 units)
Students are requested to consult with their course coordinator to select topics appropriate to their area of research interest. Available topics include:
MMED8903 Clinical Research Methods (4.5 units)
MMED8904 Health Sciences Research Methods (4.5 units)
PHCA8502 Qualitative Research Methods (9 units)
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