Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Studying this course at The University of Newcastle (UoN) in CALLAGHAN, NSW qualifies international graduates for 1 additional year on the Australian Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and extra points towards Permanent Residency (PR). Read Regional Study Guide →
The Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is a Doctoral Degree course from The University of Newcastle (UoN). The CRICOS code for this course is 096522B. The main language of Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is an approved CRICOS course from The University of Newcastle (UoN).
The field of studies for Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is Health, Medical Studies and Medical Studies, n.e.c..
Course Details
The Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) at The University of Newcastle (UoN) has following details.
| Course name | Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 096522B |
| Institute Name | The University of Newcastle (UoN) |
| Location & State | CALLAGHAN, NSW (2308) • Study in NSW |
| Regional Status | Category 2 - Major Regional Centre (+1 Yr 485 Extension) |
| Broad Field | Health |
| Narrow Field | Medical Studies |
| Detailed Field | Medical Studies, n.e.c. |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is around $224,972.00. This includes $223,364.00 tuition fee and $1,608.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $223,364.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $1,608.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $224,972.00 |
Related: Other Doctoral DegreeCourses fromThe University of Newcastle (UoN).
Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 208 weeks / 4.0 years |
|---|
The total course duration for Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is around 208 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course does not include any work component as part of the registered course. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) course is available at following locations of The University of Newcastle (UoN).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Newcastle (Callaghan) | CALLAGHAN | NSW |
FAQs - Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Doctor of Philosophy (Gerontology and Geriatrics) is $224,972.00. This includes $223,364.00 tuition fees and $1,608.00 non-tuition fees.