Charles Sturt University
1.5 to 3 years
Become a leader in aged care and health services with this advanced online master's degree. Develop expertise in gerontology, health promotion, and contemporary aged care practice while maintaining work flexibility.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree or AQF equivalent in a health field, nursing, human services, social work, social sciences, health administration or other relevant undergraduate degree. Standard English Language Proficiency requirements apply for international students. Prior experience in healthcare or human services is beneficial but not mandatory.
The program consists of eight core subjects covering vulnerability and ethics, social determinants of ageing, professional practice, health and family care, contemporary gerontology issues, leadership in aged care, dementia care, and social policy. Students complete one compulsory subject on end-of-life and palliative care, then choose either a Professional Practice pathway (24 credit points of electives) or a Research/Policy pathway (dissertation-based). Electives include leadership in human services, grief and palliative care, indigenous practice, case management, advanced nursing practice, and contemporary leadership topics.
Charles Sturt University offers dedicated academic expertise with faculty members like Dr Belinda Cash and Robin Harvey, both Distinguished Members of the Australian Association of Gerontology. The university provides flexible online study allowing students to apply knowledge in current roles, choice between research and coursework options, and interdisciplinary learning relevant to diverse health professions. With 90% of postgraduates in full-time employment within 4 months of finishing, Charles Sturt delivers strong employment outcomes.
Graduates are positioned for leadership roles in Australia's growing aged care industry, with federal forecasts predicting four million more Australians aged 75+ by 2060. Career opportunities include management positions in hospitals and aged care services, health promotion roles, quality assessment positions in government and non-government organisations, and specialist recognition within health discipline professional bodies. The degree prepares you for gerontology specialist roles across nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and social work.
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