University of Tasmania
Minimum 1.5 years, up to a maximum of 4 years
The Master of Dementia is a research-focused postgraduate program that equips healthcare professionals, social workers, and researchers with comprehensive knowledge of dementia care, neurobiology, policy, and prevention. Designed for professionals seeking leadership roles in aged care and dementia research, this course combines clinical expertise with evidence-based practice.
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work, or psychology (AQF Level 7 equivalent), or a bachelor degree in another field plus one year of full-time work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, health systems, or public health. Alternatively, successful completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D) is acceptable. International students must meet English language requirements and hold qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. The university recommends completing the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment for candidates whose previous degree is not related to dementia.
The course comprises core units covering Health and Social Care in Dementia, Neurobiology of Dementia, Policies and Systems in Dementia, Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia, and Methods for Dementia Research. Students undertake a Major Project in Dementia Studies. Degree electives at 600 and 700 levels allow specialization in advanced topics including Health and Social Care, Neurobiology, Policies and Systems, and Community and Public Health Approaches to Dementia. The curriculum integrates perspectives from neuroscience, public health, clinical processes, healthcare systems, and social care systems, with emphasis on person-centred care and evidence-based practice.
The University of Tasmania's Master of Dementia is delivered through the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, which is at the forefront of translational research relevant to people with dementia and their carers. The Centre undertakes multidisciplinary research around three main themes—Care, Cause, and Prevention of Dementia—with educational programs closely interlinked with research initiatives. This ensures students engage with cutting-edge research and innovative educational approaches while developing critical appraisal and research design skills.
Graduates can pursue leadership roles in the health, community, or aged care sector; design and implement dementia-related policy in public or private sectors; advance to senior clinical roles and clinical leadership positions (for health professionals); take on advocacy or advisory roles in healthcare and community services; or progress to research higher degrees and research-focused roles. With health professional roles projected to increase by 26.6% by 2034, graduates are well-positioned for career advancement in the rapidly growing aged care and dementia research fields.
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