Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation)

What you will study

The Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) requires completing 72 credit points. Each subject is valued at six credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, or equivalent.

Work and life experience

Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

English language requirements

All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge and OET for specific health-related courses.

Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page on their website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Students graduating from this course will be able to:

• Critically analyse recent developments in healthcare practice that impact care within an aged care setting.
• Appraise and apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks about healthcare problems that lead to person-centred care.
• Investigate, evaluate and synthesise information to integrate empirical, theoretical and industry knowledge that delivers evidence-based practice initiatives in the workplace.
• Communicate evidence-based, person-centred recommendations to various audiences that week to improve care outcomes.
• Apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based initiative.

Fees and CSP

Indicative total course tuition fee in 2025: $7,522 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative total course tuition fee in 2026: $61,776 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of subjects studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of subjects.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per subject you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.