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.
As a La Trobe graduate you may be eligible for our 10% Alumni Advantage when you apply for a full-fee postgraduate coursework program.
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.
ATAR and location:
Melbourne:62
Albury-Wodonga:61.7
Bendigo:50.4
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.
3 years
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo City Franklin Street Other Shepparton
Start dates: Anytime
Anytime
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
4 years
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year or part-time equivalent. You can study full-time only in
Semester 1 (March) and part-time only in Semester 2 (July).
Location: City
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 (March)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
2 years
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
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
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