- Become a specialist in the area of aged care nursing. Youâll develop a range of skills equipping you to successfully support the specific needs of the elderly.
- Expand your expertise in the perspectives of end of life care and learn to provide professional, tailored care as an aged-care nurse.
- Develop and finesse your leadership qualities while studying the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging throughout UniSQ's online gerontology courses.
- Choose from an enrolment pattern that will prepare you for further research or a research-focused career. Or, you can select subjects allowing you to specialise in aged care nursing in a clinical setting.
Master of Nursing (Gerontology)
Master of Nursing (Gerontology)
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
- Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
English language requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)'s Registration Standard for further information.
Recognition of prior learning or work experience
If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.Pathways
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
English Program Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Career
- Solidify your career as an aged care nurse with a masterâs degree that encompasses hands-on experience and the theoretical skills needed to fully understand the intricacies of the aged-care sector.
Fee Information
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:
Study Mode | Cost |
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External/Online
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 30920 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Scholarships
At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,920How to Apply
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Master of Nursing (Gerontology)
University of Southern Queensland
Australia,
Toowoomba