Applied Gerontology

Overview

The students in the Master in Applied Gerontology at Universidade de Aveiro  may have different backgrounds: some will have a degree in gerontology, aiming to deep their studies in the same area; while others have degrees in diverse areas (such as: nursing, psychology, social work, education) and want to procced in the field of gerontology. 

Employment is usually in: 

• services supporting old persons (such as, day care)

• services that aim to promote active ageing

• and community services that support the population in general.

This programme aims to:

• Apply knowledge to solve challenges or constraints associated to the current trends of demographic ageing;

• Develop and apply knowledge in professional practice and research in Gerontology;

• Update and extend professional skills acquired in pre-graduation within the context of Gerontology;

• Develop knowledge and skills to facilitate interdisciplinary team work and institutional partnerships;

• Develop knowledge and skills to implement interventions aiming to promote active ageing from a life course perspective and, particularly, in advanced age;

• Develop communication and applied skills of research findings;

• Extend and develop skills for autonomous learning.