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Programme
The Master programme contains:
- The biology of ageing
- The epidemiological and demographical background
- The scientific basis of geriatrics
- Rules and guidelines in healthcare
- Prevention and public health
- Models of care in an international perspective
- The economy of health care
- Structure and financing of the care for elderly people
- Personal and societal perception of the elderly issue
- Antropological, sociological and psychological aspects of ageing
- Effective communication
- Presenting/debating
- Scientific writing
- Basic management skills
Examination
There will be exams and presentations at the end of each course. To successfully complete the Master, students should pass all exams and obtain sufficient assessment for assignments on 'writing an essay', 'making a research paper', 'professional collaboration', etc.
The final assessment is based on course attendance (at least 80% during lectures).
The Vitality and Ageing programme runs from September to June.
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Guest lecturer Aubrey de Grey
