- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- Full time duration
- 1
- Murdoch code
- G1102
Course overview
As Australia’s population rapidly increases, the demand for compassionate, expert healthcare for older people with complex needs continues to rise. There is a growing need for healthcare professionals with specialised knowledge and skills in the care of older adults across acute and community settings.
Build on your Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare, by deepening your expertise and expanding your scope of practice. This diploma will offer you a structured progression from the certificate level, enabling you to go further in your chosen career.
3 reasons to study Gerontological Healthcare at Murdoch University
- Fit study into your working life and study anywhere through our online-only course where you'll learn in our interactive, virtual classroom.
- This diploma has been designed by healthcare experts to meet the needs of industry, ensuring it is practical, relevant and equips health professionals to deliver, manage and lead complex healthcare and innovation.
- This diploma may be your pathway to a Master’s degree, supporting lifelong learning and academic progression.
What you’ll learn
- You’ll become equipped with the essential competencies of gerontological care in hospitals, homes and communities.
- Advanced study in areas such as dementia and mental health in older people, managing long-term illness, end-of-life care (palliative care).
- This diploma teaches leadership on aged care services, supporting workforce development, professional recognition and leadership.
Your future career
As a graduate of Gerontological Healthcare, you’ll fulfil the need for skilled healthcare professionals with an understanding of gerontological issues and complex needs of older people. You may provide comprehensive health care in acute, community or residential settings and assist older people to navigate life transitions in either the private or aged care sectors. Career options may include:
- Clinical Nurse
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Clinical Care Manager
- Physiotherapist – aged care or community
- Social Worker – aged care or community
- Occupational Therapist – aged care or community
- Facility manager
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | No | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
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Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
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Scholarships
How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Recognition of Prior Learning
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