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Diploma of Gerontology
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Sippy Downs, Australia
- 0.5 years
- English
- Online
- Diploma
About the program
The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Gerontology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Health care provider
- Social services provider
- Mental health worker
- Case worker
- Geriatric care manager
- Advocate
- Hospice and palliative care
- Residential living facilities
- Government agencies
- Insurance
- Policy research
Curriculum
- The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals. The programme page does not list individual courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree or higher
- Some programs add prior study
- Work experience or professional requirements.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (three-year or equivalent) or higher, Some programs add prior study, Work experience or professional requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21)
- PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,750 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | $0 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | UniSC offers international student scholarships. Its 2026 International Student Scholarship provided a 15% tuition reduction, While the 2026 Bright Futures Scholarship offered 20% for specified citizenships or courses. Those 2026 awards cannot be deferred to 2027, Check the current intake's award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $17,750 AUD per year. The deposit is $0 AUD. The estimated living cost is $24,700 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21), PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill).