Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Gerontology aims to provide students with advanced study of the principles and skills involved in social and clinical gerontology. It further aims to meet the professional development needs of applicants with an interest in ageing studies and aged care, within a global context.
Designed for
Graduates with an interest in ageing studies and aged care
Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Gerontology is a 36-unit program. Students complete five core (compulsory) topics and three option topics selected from a range of option topics available. These topics aim to provide students with understanding of applied gerontology concepts e.g. healthy ageing, life-course, multidisciplinary practice, ageist stereotyping and their implications for professional practice as well as provide the opportunity to undertake an effective literature review and critical appraisal of gerontological research.
Subjects
- Social Gerontology, Clinical Gerontology, Dimensions of Ageing.
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related field
- Or hold the Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology or the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care in Aged Care from Flinders University or equivalent qualification.
Study pathways
Students who hold a Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology at Flinders receive credit for topics already taken
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