Bachelor of Dementia Care

What is the Dementia Care Program?The Dementia Care Program offers Australia's first degree in dementia care.

It is available to domestic and international students, from carers to health professionals and anyone with an interest in studying dementia.

This course will develop your specialised knowledge in this field so that you can make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia.This is a fully online course with no exams, face to face study, or workplace assessment component.

Dedicated Student Advisers are on-hand throughout the course, providing support and guidance throughout your studies.

Our program can be studied full-time or part-time, offering you a choice to graduate with a:Diploma (8 units, completed over a maximum of 3 years)Associate Degree (16 units, completed over a maximum of 5 years)Bachelor Degree (24 units, completed over a maximum of 7 years)Students may study part-time (1-2 units) or full-time (3-4 units) per semester.

Students are advised to approximately 10 hours of study per week per unit of study.

There are no formal examinations, all assessments occur throughout the semester.Assessments may include quizzes, assessed discussion boards, essays or reports, presentations.

There are three graduation points available in the Dementia Care Program, each available as part-time or full-time:

• Diploma (8 units, completed over a maximum of 3 years)
• Associate Degree (16 units, completed over a maximum of 5 years)
• Bachelor Degree (24 units, completed over a maximum of 7 years)

(Note – every student initially enrols in the Bachelor of Dementia Care, and then may elect to graduate at one of the above points). To help you decide what units to study part time, we have created an Example Learning Pathway in Dementia Care, for further information and advice, please contact Dementia.Care@utas.edu.au.

To enrol in the Dementia Care Program

• You must be willing to devote approximately 10 hours per week for each unit of study
• You must be able to access a computer, current software and a reliable connection to the internet

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

This course does not use ATAR as part of the selection process. To be eligible for an offer students must have completed senior secondary education (Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or equivalent).

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate III (or equivalent) or higher in any discipline.

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.