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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
- 10 Jul 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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QS Ranking 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Subject details
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-DMC-GCE-2022
- TAS-DMC-GCE-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject examines the neurobiology, pathology and disease processes of the primary diseases causing dementia. Damage and pathology are contextualised in terms of the functions of the nervous system, providing insights to the causes, symptoms and progression of the most common dementias. Current research on causes, risk factors including genetics, and the prospects for effective treatments are explored. Students complete five content modules, and are assessed both online for the content modules, and in the form of a written MyContext assignment requiring the student to directly relate the course material to their individual professional and/or personal context.
- Online MCQ Quizzes (25%)
- MyContext Proposal (20%)
- MyContext Final Assignment (30%)
- Module Short Answer Questions (25%)
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