University of Wollongong
Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 3 Years
Empowers healthcare professionals to lead innovation and drive positive change in aged care and rehabilitation through advanced, interdisciplinary expertise.
Course overview
The Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) gives you a competitive advantage. The degree provides leadership and research skills for career progression into senior clinical, management, teaching and research roles, including clinical nurse consultants, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, registered nurses, social workers, family carers and various roles in aged care and dementia care. The program is unique as it includes a rehabilitation approach to developing services for older people.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Science requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects as specified below:
- Four Common Core subjects at 24 credit points
- Four core subjects for the specialisation at 24 credit points
- Capstone subject Minor Project at 12 credit points
- Two elective subjects at 12 credit points from the list below
Each subject is valued at six credit points unless otherwise indicated.
Core subjects
- Essential Skills for Health Researchers
- Digital Innovations in Health
- Health, Law and Ethics
- Effective Leadership and Management in Health
Specialisation
- Mental Health in Older People
- Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice
- Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Capstone
- Minor Project (12 credit points)
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
Total indicative course tuition fee in 2026: From $7,704 up to $8,304 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Tuition fees in 2026: (domestic full-fee paying place)
- Session fee: $15,203
- Total course tuition fee: $45,608
Session fees are for one session per year, as shown. The total course tuition fees shown are indicative and based on the normal course length and progression.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – 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 the subject you're enrolled in.
- Dependent 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 program.
