Overview
The Health, Ageing and Society programme from Leiden University will give you new insights and lot's of inspiration to prepare you to play a role in shaping the future of the healthcare for our senior citizens through innovation and science. You will learn and work together in small groups, with students with different study backgrounds and diverse nationalities. You will gain knowledge about the biology of ageing, learn about the implications of ageing on an individual and societal level, and you will acquire knowledge about the health management of an ageing population.
Opportunities for your career
Our students have proven to make a difference in the broad field of Health, Ageing and Society. Some of our students have started out in the academic field as researchers or policymakers. Others gave their medical careers a boost or started specialising in elderly care and/or policy and advice.
Career examples
- Our alumni work in all kinds of organisations. Some examples are:
- Medical professional in hospital, nursing home or welfare organisation
- Policy officer at Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS)
- Policy maker at municipality
- Quality advisor in Nursing Home organisation
- Consultant healthcare
- Research assistant at Alzheimer Centre
- Project manager in Nursing Home organisation
- Traineeship at Healthcare Insurer
- Support specialist at Healthcare Tech company
- PhD trajectories (from biology to policy)
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Future Perspectives
- Biology of Vitality and Ageing
- The Older Individual
- Organisation of the Ageing Society
- Science and Career
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Leiden, Netherlands
Disciplines
Health Sciences Gerontology View 47 other Masters in Health Sciences in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 Dutch grading system (or international equivalent) at the submission deadline;
- Application form; stating why the applicant has chosen this master’s programme; the degree of the applicant; the applicant’s knowledge of, and experience in biology; the applicant’s knowledge of, and experience with older individuals; and the applicant’s knowledge of and experience with management and the applicant’s experience with research and the applicant’s future career perspectives and the applicant’s future career perspectives.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents21800 EUR / year≈ 21800 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2601 EUR / year≈ 2601 EUR / year
Living costs
Leiden
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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