Ageing and aged care
Why study Ageing and aged care?
The world faces diverse and growing challenges associated with an ageing population. Gerontology coursework and research provides health and human services professionals with knowledge and skills to work effectively in areas associated with older people and make a positive contribution to the field.
We will not be taking new enrolments in 2013 due to a course review. Students who wish to pursue studies in the field of ageing and aged care in 2013 will have a number of options:
- Taking gerontology subjects as electives in the Master of Health Sciences
- Taking gerontology subjects as electives in the Master of Public Health
- Taking gerontology subjects as electives in the Master of Nursing
- Taking a research master in gerontology
Students interested in finding out more about gerontology subjects please contact Dr Angela Herd on (03) 9479 5813 email a.herd@latrobe.edu.au or email Karen Teshuva.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work in fields where older people are the focus. These include health and aged care, policy development, human services, health promotion and social research.
Courses
Local students
No courses available
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
No courses available
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Ageing and aged care placements
Admission to our gerontology courses normally requires a degree or diploma in health sciences or a related area. If you do not have these qualifications but have relevant experience, you may be eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology or single subjects. Selection criteria may include work experience and other skills.
For further information, contact:
Dr Angela Herd Course Co-ordinator
Postgraduate Gerontology Program
Tel: + 61 3 9479 5813
Email: a.herd@latrobe.edu.au
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Student profiles
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About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Ageing and aged care.
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