Overview
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia? Whether you're just starting out, already working in health or aged care, or simply curious about this growing field, Australia's first degree in dementia care is designed with you in mind. Dementia Care Program is offered at University of Tasmania offers Australia.
Career
Over 430,000 Australians are currently living with dementia; this number increases every year. The impact on communities, families, governments and health professionals will be significant as these numbers increase.
Our workforce is currently ill equipped to help care for such large numbers of people living with dementia – by 2050, it is estimated that there will be over 900,000 people in Australia living with dementia. Graduates from this course may find work in a range of career paths such as in the aged care industry in both the public and private sectors, or as a pathway to undertaking further study in graduate health programs.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Neurospeak Online
- Ageing, the Brain and Dementia
- Principles of Supportive Care for People With Dementia
- Health Services for an Ageing Population
- Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia
- Effective Communication for Dementia Care
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Hobart, Australia
Disciplines
Public Health Gerontology View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in AustraliaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
- Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above
- Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
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Applies to youNon-residents14450 AUD / year≈ 14450 AUD / year
Additional Details
- If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. Your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Dementia Care.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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