Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University

Murdoch University | Murdoch Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 17,820
(c. USD12,575.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

Enhance your nursing skills in the rapidly growing area of gerontological care. Develop into a highly valued specialist focused on supporting healthy aging. Are you a healthcare professional looking to advance your career in the specialized field of person-centered elder care? Do you aspire to establish yourself as an authority in aging, with competencies relevant to diverse healthcare environments? At Murdoch, our gerontology program equips you with both practical and analytical abilities to apply interdisciplinary approaches in meeting the rising need for geriatric healthcare services. Advance your health-related undergraduate education as you explore topics like healthcare safety, modern challenges in aging, and research-backed methods for assisting seniors with cognitive disorders, chronic illnesses, and palliative care needs. Upon completion, you'll possess the expertise to recognize and address health declines in older adults, conduct thorough evaluations, and coordinate comprehensive care plans with multidisciplinary teams.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

A recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a health-related discipline.

English Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0; CAE - 169 overall with no band below 169; PTE - 50 with no band below 50; TOEFL IBT - 73 with no band less than 18; OET - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.

Tuition AUD 17,820

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