Graduate Diploma in Gerontology
| Official Abbreviation | GradDipGerontology |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Overview | This course aims to provide opportunities for health professionals to increase their understanding, knowledge and skills in gerontology. The course applies interdisciplinary knowledge to understanding conceptual and practice issues in gerontology. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must either: (a) hold a degree of a university; or (b) hold a three-year diploma relevant to the award; or (c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of New England; or (d) have evidence of professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award. |
| Career Opportunities | Advanced clinician, middle and senior management in aged care, community and acute care |
| Other Benefits | The School of Health is an inter-disciplinary academic unit consisting of nurses, doctors, counsellors, clinical psychologists, health sociologists, health economists and health managers. The School offers a range of innovative courses using flexible and interactive learning. Units are co-ordinated by leading scholars, researchers and practitioners in gerontology and all units are strongly focused, interconnected and cover the current and emerging issues in community and residential care, including dementia. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(a) hold a degree of a University; or
(b) hold a three-year diploma relevant to the award; or
(c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology of The University of New England; or
(d) have professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Gerontology, candidates shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) at least six credit points from Group 2;
(iii) not more than 12 credit points from Group 3.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
HSGR 420, 421, 426; HSHM 400, 449.
Group 2
EHPS 590; HS 558
Group 3
EHPS 590; HS 422, 558; HSCS 413; HSGR 429, 430; HSHM 411, 505, 542; HSNS 433; or any other unit approved by the school.