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Study programme master's Vitality and Ageing
Programme
The Master’s programme Vitality and Ageing trains its students to become academic Vitality and Ageing professionals and engaged citizens who are competent and trained internationally and interdisciplinary. They are able to contribute to solutions for the challenges facing our ageing society. The program contains the following main elements:
- Biology of vitality and ageing:
This module focuses on the biological aspects of vitality and healthy ageing. Attention will be paid to repair mechanisms, nutrition, longevity and maintenance of bodily and mental functions, and independence. - The older individual:
In this module, students gain understanding about perspectives of older individuals on health and ageing. Initially, we will focus on risk and resilience factors that determine vitality and well-being. - Organisation of an ageing society:
The organisation of our ageing society is undergoing change and requires further innovation. Given the increasing incidence of chronic diseases and their combined occurrence, especially in older persons, it has become essential to implement more effective strategies to prevent and manage the consequences. - Science and career:
In an internship of at least ten weeks, the student will perform a research project in the field of vitality and ageing.
Degree and Programme Structure
The Vitality and Ageing master’s degree is an intensive English taught programme, that goes beyond attending lectures and participating in work groups. Students are expected to do more than merely absorb facts. The programme (60 ECTS) can be followed fulltime (one academic year) or parttime. When followed parttime, you will cover the same content in two academic years.
Through the curriculum students work on obtaining basic skills including:
- academic development,
- research skills,
- management and leadership,
- communication (both verbal and written), and
- teamwork.
For more information please refer to the website of the master’s Vitality and Ageing.
Link to online study guide.