Master of Gerontology with Honours
Why study the Master of Gerontology with Honours at UNE?
This course aims to prepare students for research and scholarship from an interdisciplinary perspective in the field of gerontology. It also provides the opportunity for students to develop research skills in their specific area of specialisation.
Please note: this course has been renamed the Master of Philosophy in 2012.
Career Opportunities
Advanced clinician; middle and senior management in aged care; community and acute care.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
2 Years Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s)
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MGerontology(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall either: (i) hold a degree of Bachelor of a university in health or a related field at grade point level of credit or above; or (ii) hold a Graduate Diploma in a relevant field. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463520 or 02 6773 3715 or email hdr@une.edu.au |
Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(i) hold a bachelor degree of a university in health or a related field at grade point average of credit or above; or
(ii) hold a graduate diploma in a relevant field.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points as specified in Rule 2.
2. The course shall comprise:
(a) 72 credit points from Group 1; or
(b) (i) 48 credit points from Group 2; and
(ii) 18 credit points from Group 3; and
(iii) six credit points from Group 4.
Group 1
HS699B:72
Group 2
HS699A:48
Group 3
EHPS590; HS554B
Group 4
EHPS591
or any other unit approved by the Higher Degree Research Committee.
Progress and Conduct
Failure to obtain a result of Credit or better in each course work unit shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.