The master's programme commences with an introduction week wherein both students and the co-ordinators can meet and get to know each other.
The programme runs one full academic year, from September until June, wherein an intensive (self-)study programme is offered. National and International academics lecture upon the field of ageing which include the following topics:

• Biology of Ageing
• Epidemiology and demographic background
• Scientific basis of geriatrics/geriatric medicine
• Rules and regulations of the healthcare sector
• Prevention and public health
• Care models from an international perspective
• Structure and finance of healthcare
• Personal and social perceptions of the ageing question
• Sociological, psychological and anthropological aspects of ageing
• Effective communication
• Presentation/debating skills
• Scientific writing
• Basic management skills

During the study year, there is of course time for cultural and social activities such as museum visits, film evenings and inter-cultural dinners.