Gerontology (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Gerontology
Length
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Distance Education
Course description
This course develops 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: 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.
Course structure
Part One comprises subjects from the Postgraduate Diploma. Applicants with another relevant postgraduate qualification may be eligible for Advanced Standing for part, or all, of this component. Part Two can be taken full-time over one year, or part-time over two years.
Full subject details can be found in the www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook/2009/postgraduate/health-sciences
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University (contact details below) by mid-February for the first semester and mid-July for the second semester
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): $14,170 (per 120 credit points)
Commonwealth Supported places may be available
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
Police check (or equivalent) - A$14 (2009 fee, indicative only).
Prerequisites
Applicants are eligible for admission to the Master of Gerontology if they have one of the following:
-A four year bachelor degree with a B average (70%+) or higher
-A three year bachelor degree plus honours with a B average (70%) or higher
-A three year bachelor degree plus a relevant postgraduate diploma with a B average (70%+) or higher
-A master's or higher degree.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
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
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/gerontology
Contact information
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study@latrobe.edu.au
Enquiry Line: 1300 135 045
OR
Australian Institute for Primary Care j.schleiger@latrobe.edu.au
Tel: (03) 9479 5828
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover