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Master of Nursing (Gerontology)

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Master of Nursing (Gerontology) (MNSG)
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Study mode
  • External
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 3 years part-time
Start
  • Feb, Jul

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Overview

  • Become a specialist in the area of aged care nursing. You’ll 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.

Career outcomes

  • Solidify your career as an aged care nurse with a master’s degree that encompasses hands-on experience and the theoretical skills needed to fully understand the intricacies of the aged-care sector.

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 a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help 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.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 12 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
4 x core courses 4
4 x specialisation courses  4
4 x specialisation or approved courses  4
Total 12

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

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 your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 8296
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 22800

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

  • Semester 1, 2024 - applications close on 19 February 2024 and the Semester 1 study period starts on Monday 19 February 2024.
  • Semester 2, 2024 - applications close on 8 July 2024 and the Semester 2 study period starts on Monday 8 July 2024.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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Begin your study journey today with the university rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

*Good Universities Guide, 2023

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