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The Research Master in Gerontological Sciences offers a specific training trajectory to those excellent students who want to build up an academic career in the field of Gerontology. The programme also provides an ideal preparation for starting a PhD in the domain of Gerontology.
The courses in the programme can be divided into two themes: gerontology and research methodology. The former focuses on the biological, biomedical, psychological and social aspects of gerontology, making the student an expert in this multidisciplinary field. The latter teaches the student skills to do research in the field of gerontology.
Research Master of Gerontological Sciences
Master year 1
Compulsory courses
Master Classes Statistics (Quantitative & Qualitative)
6
Writing a Research Application Part 1
6
Organisational and Intercultural Aspects of Ageing
3
Biological and Biomedical Fundaments of Ageing
6
Psychological Fundaments of Ageing
6
Social Fundaments of Ageing
6
Ethics Related to Ageing
3
Systematic Literature Review Part 1
3
Systematic Literature Review Part 2
9
Clinimetrics and Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment
6
Master Thesis Part 1
6
Master year 2
Compulsory courses
Scientific Internship Part 1
18
Advanced Master Classes Statistics (Quantitative & Qualitative)
3
Writing a Research Application Part 2
3
Master Thesis Part 2
24
Scientific Internship Part 2
6
Electives
You choose a total of 6 credits of courses from the following options
Expert Master Classes Quantitative Statistics (elective course)
3
Personal Development A
6
Personal Development B
3
Total number of ECTS
120