Gerontological Sciences Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Overview

The Gerontological Sciences MRes program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) can be divided into two themes: gerontology and research methodology. The former focuses on the biological, biomedical, psychological and social aspects of gerontology, making you an expert in the field. The latter offers you skills to do research in the field of gerontology.

The foundations will be discussed in a package of course units that provides a thorough bio-psycho-social concept of gerontological sciences. At the end of your very first semester, you will choose a topic on which to continue substantive work under the supervision of a promoter through the master's curriculum. Time to specialise? Possibly, but most – if not all – research projects have a typical interdisciplinary character. 

Given the nature of this program and the intensive coaching, you will be required on campus on a daily basis, so it cannot be combined with employment.

• A unique opportunity to study the field of gerontology on a broad and multidisciplinary basis.

• Investigating not only the biogerontological and biomedical basis underlying the ageing process, but also the psychological, social and health policy aspects of older persons.

• Providing the chance to join ongoing interdisciplinary research projects of our associated research groups, such as the Frailty in Ageing (FRIA) research group.

Accreditation

All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.