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| YEAR | | 2010 | | | | AWARD | | Master of Gerontology | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 003373B | | | | LENGTH | | 2 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA), MELBOURNE (CITY) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course aims to develop highly trained professionals who can respond to the diverse and growing challenges of an ageing population. It integrates theory, practice and research in gerontology in a two-tier structure.
The first stage comprises coursework providing the basic knowledge and skills in the field - namely a multidisciplinary approach to ageing, research skills in gerontology, and areas of application to older people in policy and clinical contexts. The second stage includes an extension of coursework with a substantial application to a range of fields and professions in gerontology, and a research thesis in a specialised area of gerontology. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 22,680 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | | Approximate costs may include: police check - A$14. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | | An Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours; or postgraduate diploma, Master's degree, or an approved international equivalent. Experience in geriatrics, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, or public policy/administration is desirable. | | | | SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS | Students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement.
Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | | | | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | Applications for this course close on 15 February for Semester 1 commencement and 6 July for Semester 2 commencement. | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | The program is relevant to a wide range of professionals including health and welfare administrators, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals such as dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, pharmacists, and podiatrists |
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