Master of Gerontology

In Australia there are over 1.3 million consumers of aged care services, and this number is only set to grow. As the population ages, there is an emerging need for high-quality aged care services, and the professionals to deliver them.

Aside from building fundamental skills in aged care best practice, the Master of Gerontology will challenge you to extend your leadership ability in the field, preparing you for organisational leadership with a focus on ensuring health and aged care services evolve to meet changing community needs.

You will complete a scholarly, work-relevant project, engaging with gerontology theory, and sharing your research findings with leaders in the field of Gerontology at an end-of-course conference.

By completing a Master of Gerontology, existing healthcare professionals have the opportunity to specialise and be more competitive for securing higher level positions within aged care, including leadership positions.

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is a possible early exit point for this course.

Adopt a holistic approach to complex care, ensuring aged care is culturally safe, person-centred and appropriately individualised.

Accurately assess and respond to the full range of healthcare needs that older people require, demonstrating a sound knowledge of eHealth and assistive technologies.

Develop a nuanced understanding of health promotion principles, and apply these to the management of chronic illness and disease prevention.

Support quality management and a safety standard adherence between individuals, teams, divisions, organisations, boards and policy makers - always prioritising patient care.

Work in a hospital or hospice as a registered nurse specialising in palliative care, working to provide person-centred end-of-life care and support to clients.

Monitor the health and well-being of residents at an aged care facility or in a hospital, while managing medication, wound care and other clinical services.

Take a step forward in your career within the aged care industry, managing a residential care service, and engaging effectively with staff, residents, families and the community.

Embrace a dynamic leadership role in aged care at a regional level, sharing your expertise in complex clinical care, and improving clinical care through coaching and team development programs.