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Total subjects
4
Price
From
$4,010
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
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QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Draw on their body of knowledge and the perspectives and personal experiences of people with dementia and their carers, neuroscience, public health, clinical processes, health care systems, and social care systems to design solutions to problems that are context appropriate.
- Analyse and evaluate strategies, systems and practices aimed at improving the lives of people with dementia and their carers in communities, health systems and social care systems
- Relate a wide range of local and global perspectives on dementia to local and specific contexts, applicable to individuals, organisations, governments and communities
- Engage with a global community of learners in dementia to share knowledge and perspectives.
- Effectively communicate knowledge on dementia, care and prevention, in a variety of contexts
- Demonstrate consideration of the lived experience of people with dementia and their carers when evaluating practices and policies
- Approach issues of dementia care and prevention in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner.
We anticipate career outcomes using wide and thorough knowledge of dementia and its effects, depending on the student's background. These may include:
- Specialist roles and policy input for residential care or community facilities
- Government or private roles dealing with policy and governance related to people with dementia and their carers
- Roles that inform and design practice around care, with a strong person-centred focus
- Augmented clinical skills for students with a health-professional background
Higher education
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, in the domains of Health (FoE 06xx), Social Work (0905) or Psychology (0907); OR
- Undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH at least one year full time (or equivalent) experience in dementia care, aged care, neurobiology, health systems and services or public health; OR
- Undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH successful completion of FOUR subjects from the Diploma of Dementia Care (TAS-DEC-DIP).
Work and Life
This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Be at the forefront of innovation to address dementia, the major health and social issue of the 21st century
The Master of Dementia Program (offering a Graduate Certificate in Dementia; Graduate Diploma of Dementia and Master of Dementia) is aimed at graduates and professionals currently working within or building their expertise in, any field related to dementia. It is built on the perspectives of individuals, families, communities, health care systems and governments, as well as the neurobiology of dementia, including pathology, biomarkers and therapeutics.
Course objectives
The rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia. This program will equip you with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.
Course information:
- Fully online and flexible with modular content suitable for a wide variety of study approaches
- Easy to navigate and accessible across a range of devices
- Personal perspectives highlighted in assessments linking acquired knowledge to individual contexts.
- Relevant and up-to-date course information
Recommended Study Pattern
Year 1. 4 subjects in first year including:
4 compulsory subjects:
- TAS-CAD501 Health and Social Care in Dementia 1
- TAS-CAD502 Neurobiology of Dementia 1
- TAS-CAD503 Policies and Systems in Dementia 1
- TAS-CAD504 Public Health and Dementia 1
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 2 years from commencement.
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