MSc (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation) in Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong

Earning a Master of Science with a focus on Leadership in Gerontology enhances your professional edge and enables mid-career clinicians to refresh their expertise through modern studies in their specialized field.

The leadership and research competencies developed in this program equip you for advancement into higher-level clinical, managerial, educational, and research positions. Graduates pursue careers as Clinical Nurse Consultants, Medical Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, family caregivers, and other roles in aged care and dementia support.

This Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies) creates pathways for clinicians serving older adults or individuals with rehabilitation requirements. You'll gain the ability to critically assess elderly health and wellness, evaluate aged care policies, and cultivate advocacy skills to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and professionals across healthcare, social services, and community organizations. Unlike similar programs at other Australian institutions, this course incorporates a rehabilitation-focused strategy for improving elderly care services.