Bachelor of Ageing and Dementia Studies (M3V)

This course is no longer accepting applications.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (completed in the past two years)

You must:

• Have an ATAR of 65 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 65.0. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

All Other Domestic Applicants

You must:

• Meet the University’s General Entry Requirements based on your prior studies and experience, and
• Provide a supporting statement with information on relevant experience. This could include information such as one or more of, but is not limited to, the following:
  • Completion of the Understanding Dementia MOOC; or
  • Completion of the Preventing Dementia MOOC; or
  • Being a family/friend/carer of someone living with dementia; or
  • Caring for someone living with dementia through paid employment or through a voluntary role; or
  • Having a prior qualification in a health-related field (minimum University diploma level)

We recommend previous studies in Biology, Health Sciences and English at the senior secondary level or equivalent, but this is not a prerequisite for admission. You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This course is not CRICOS registered therefore is not available for International Students.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.