卧龙岗大学

A postgraduate Master of Science qualification specialising in Person Centred Dementia Care gives you a competitive advantage in the job market and provides clinicians the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills through contemporary studies in their chosen area of specialisation.

Leadership and research skills gained in the Master of Science prepares you for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching, and research roles. Graduate roles from this course include Clinical Nurse Consultants, Medical Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, family carers, and various others in aged and dementia care. The qualification offers two specialisations:

Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation
Person Centred Dementia Care

What you will study
The Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care) 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.

Choose to study online, or face-to-face: These courses are fully online, using best practice in technology-enhanced learning meaning you can study from any location at your own pace. Many students maintain full-time or part-time careers while undertaking these courses. Students report being part of a collaborative online community that supports their learning journey. Face-to-face classes are available for those interested in working with lecturers and colleagues on campus.

We also offer a Graduate Certificate which is a pathway for further studies or roles in the sector.

Why choose this course

Our multidisciplinary programs are designed to enable you to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining your full-time or part-time career and balance family commitments. We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research and aim to achieve standards of excellence in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession and in continuing education or existing clinicians. Close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of healthcare providers and the populations they serve.

The Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care) was redesigned for 2020 to reflect contemporary policy, practice and education in dementia care services. Experience online work-based learning with guidance from a team who combine clinical practice with research expertise.