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Gerontology

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Overview

  • Become a specialist in aged care nursing, developing a range of essential skills to successfully support the specific needs of the elderly and provide professional, tailored care. 
  • Develop and refine your leadership qualities while studying the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. 
  • Understand the foundations of healthy aging. Refine and extend the skills needed to successfully provide care to patients struggling with dementia. 
  • Broaden your knowledge of end-of-life care and develop the communication and skills required to promote quality of life for patients in palliative care.

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. 

As a graduate, you may work as a: 

  • gerontological nurse practitioner  
  • geriatric care manager 
  • clinical nurse specialist in gerontology 
  • geriatric nurse consultant 
  • research nurse in gerontology.

What you'll study

Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.

Students choose one (1) elective from the list below

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

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