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About the course
This postgraduate major in Gerontological Healthcare is designed for health professionals who want to build specialist capability in older people’s care. It develops leadership and evidence-based practice skills that can be applied across acute, community and residential settings, with flexible online study. The major focuses on contemporary ageing practice and policy to support safe, person-centred care in complex health environments at a postgraduate nursing level. The programme develops health sciences knowledge and practice skills aligned with its qualification level.
Career outcome
Graduates can help meet demand for professionals skilled in gerontological issues and the complex needs of older people. You may work in acute hospitals, community health or residential aged care, supporting older adults through major health and life transitions in public, private or aged-care sectors. Typical roles include clinical nurse, nurse unit manager, clinical care manager, facility manager, or allied-health roles in aged care or community settings within postgraduate nursing. Preparing graduates for health-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
