Overview

About Gerontology at University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Department of Genetics started its activity as the Genetics Research Center (GRC) at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences (USWR) in 1997. Degrees offered by GRC include M.Sc. in Human Genetics (since 2003) and Ph.D. in Medical Genetics (since 2008). The main objective in GRC is identification, diagnosis, and prevention of common genetic diseases in Iran.

GRC was designated as the national referral laboratory for thalassemia and prenatal diagnosis in July 1999 by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gerontology

Ageing

Health Sciences

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

Partially taught in English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tehran, Iran

Disciplines

Gerontology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All interested applicants are welcome to apply to USWR by completing and submitting USWR online application form in which they need to specify their school ,level and major of interest.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field of study.
All your documents need to be original

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year

Living costs

Tehran

Iran

8154305 - 12335017 IRR / month

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