Overview
Applied Gerontology at Nanyang Technological University is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge, skills and experience to work with older people.
Key facts:
This graduate programme offers a truly interdisciplinary curriculum with an Asian focus. Taught by faculty from medicine, social sciences, communication, business, engineering, arts and humanities, and biological sciences, our courses not only equip you with the foundational competencies of gerontology, but also train you to design policies, develop leadership capacities, innovate and enhance care services for an ageing population.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives
- Ageing Policy and Practice in Asian Contexts
- Physiology and Biology of Ageing
- Applied Research in Gerontology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences GerontologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants should possess:
- a good bachelor’s degree;
- at least 2 years of work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
25275 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25275 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21764 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21764 USD per year during 12 months.
Singapore citizens: S$31,000 and international: S$36,000
Living costs for Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.