Master of Dementia (M7X)

• 1 Synthesize situationally appropriate knowledge and understanding of dementia, drawing from the perspectives of the personal experience of people with dementia and their carers, neuroscience, public heath, clinical processes, health care systems and social care systems.
• 2 Strategically gather evidence from a range of local and global perspectives, and evaluate its quality, to design and implement strategies, systems and practices aimed at improving the lives of people with dementia in communities, organisations, health systems and social care systems.
• 3 Identify gaps in current dementia knowledge and be able to design research to address those needs
• 4 Effectively engage with a global community of learners in dementia to foster collective leadership
• 5 Effectively explain evidence, arguments and advice on strategies for dementia care, research and prevention, in a variety of contexts
• 6 Demonstrate consideration of the lived experience of people with dementia and their carers when designing and implementing practices and policies
• 7 Approach the issues of dementia care, research and prevention in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner.

A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)

A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, health systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D).
We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements  

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

• A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
• A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
• We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

The Master of Dementia can articulate to a research-based PhD project, which would take an additional 3-4 years. The unit CAD700, Major Project in Dementia Studies, can be used to gain key research readiness skills and establish a potential project with a research advisor, allowing successful students to apply to enter the PhD program.

Please contact the Course Coordinator for more information.