Master of Health (Gerontology)
- External
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- 12 units
- 3 years part-time
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Program Information Set
Further specialise in disability and aged care
Expand your perspective to address quality of life care for people with disabilities as well as the elderly with USQ’s Master of Health (Gerontology). Within your studies, you will enhance your knowledge and expertise as a health professional working with older persons in a variety of health settings.
Study flexibility
If you are not sure whether you would like to complete an entire Masters degree, apply to study USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Health or Graduate Diploma of Health and take the credit from your studies to the Master of Health if you decide to continue studying.
This degree will enhance your career opportunities in the aged care and disabilities fields as a specialist. Interested in going onto further study? Successful completion of the Master of Health will qualify you to apply for PhD entry.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| 5 x core courses | 5 |
| plus 5 x specialisation courses | 5 |
| plus 2 x approved courses | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this program are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
| Domestic full fee paying | AUD 19605 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Entry Requirements
- Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in a health-related field from an Australian or internationally recognised university, or equivalent. or
- Completed a minimum of one (1) years' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 8.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
How to apply
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 2, 2018 - applications close Monday 2 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 16 July 2018.
- Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Monday 18 February, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.