Postgraduate Programs in Ageing and Health
Aims and strengths of the program
Macquarie University’s postgraduate program in Ageing and Health provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to this issue of increasing social concern. The courses aim to give students both a sound theoretical and practical grounding in the area. Staff teaching in the Ageing and Health program are drawn from a number of disciplines, including Health Studies, Human Geography, Psychology, Law, Sociology and Anthropology.
Graduates of the Ageing and Health program will be equipped with:
Who should consider these courses?
Macquarie’s postgraduate programs in Ageing and Health will be of interest to a range of people who wish to enhance their future employment prospects in the aged care and health sectors, such as:
Program structure & Unit Homepages
Postgraduate Certificate in Ageing and Health
For program details, see the 2008 Postgraduate Handbook
Postgraduate Diploma in Ageing and Health
(Postgraduate Certificate + HLTH805)
For program details, see the 2008 Postgraduate Handbook
Master of Ageing and Health
(Postgraduate Diploma + HLTH800 + elective (4cp))
For program details, see the 2008 Postgraduate Handbook
Length of candidature
Study is part time basis only for the Postgraduate Certificate in Ageing & Health and Postgraduate Diploma in Ageing and Health
Study is either full time or part time for the Master of Ageing and Health
NOTE: Transfer between all three postgraduate programs is possible.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirement for the Postgraduate Program in Ageing and Health is a Bachelor degree in a health-related area of study, or, in special cases, other tertiary qualifications combined with relevant work experience.
Admissions and Timetabling Information
Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia
International Students
Timetabling information about our Ageing and Health Units
Follow this link for timetabling information about our Ageing and Health Units (this takes you to the Enrolment and ReEnrolment page for students)
Closing Dates
Applications for semester 1 2008 close on 11 January 2008.
Career opportunities
Macquarie’s postgraduate Ageing and Health program is designed to provide graduates with a flexible range of knowledge and skills relevant to a number of health-related occupations in government, business, the not-for-profit sector, education and research. Aged-care management and administration, healthcare and social planning, community development, market research, health policy and health promotion are all areas of possible employment
Further study
Students enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Ageing and Health can, on application, transfer to the Master’s program in Ageing and Health. Meritorious students interested in continuing their studies beyond these coursework qualifications may be eligible to undertake a Masters by Research and/or PhD.
Contact Details for Further Information
For further information contact Dr Elizabeth Latimer Hill on +61 2 9850 6197 or email: elatimer@els.mq.edu.au or Ms Lindie Clark on +61 2 9850 6393 or email: lclark@els.mq.edu.au
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