Doctorate in Gerontology and Geriatrics
In the Gerontology and Geriatrics programme at Universidade de Aveiro you will systematically understand the process of aging and old age.
Duration
3-4 years
Starting Date
October
Tuition Fee
€2,750 per year
Location
Aveiro, Portugal
Learning outcomes of the Gerontology and Geriatrics programme at Universidade de Aveiro:
- Critically analyze and synthesize new and complex ideas about aging
- Know the research methods associated with Gerontology and Geriatrics (G.G)
- Acquire the fundamental skills or applied research in (G.G)
- Identify the health, psychological and social of the elderly Update the pre-graduate professional skills as part of (G.G)
- Be able to evaluate the clinical and social situation of an elderly patient, a medical perspective nursing or psychosocial
- Design, implement and evaluate interventions with older people in areas of physical and mental and social health Communicate with the academic community and society in general, as part of its specialization
- Perform a set of original research that contributes to the expansion of knowledge and are published nationally and internationally in peerreviewed journals
Promote, in academic and / or professional context, social progress, cultural and healthy and active aging
Doctors in Gerontology and Geriatrics may find a professional career in several areas: academy; local authorities; health system; community programs and projects; organizations from the third sector; consultants; entrepreneurship.
Courses Included
- Advanced Topics of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Science and Knowledge Translation
- Thesis Project and Planning and Data Analysis
- Thesis