Postgraduate course
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies
University of Wollongong
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About
Progress your career into senior clinical, management, teaching and research roles. Graduates from this course are clinical nurse consultants, family carers, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, social workers, volunteers and other roles in aged and dementia care.
This is a clinically based program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist aged care field. You will use work-based learning to enhance client care and service delivery in the multi-disciplinary environment.
The program differs from courses offered by other NSW and Australian universities in that it is underpinned by a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people.
Admission criteria
A recognised professional qualification in a related health discipline.
Fees and charges
This course will be offered as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.
^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.
Australian Government financial assistance
University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance
Equity Scholarships through UAC
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Further information
Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.
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