Master's Degree in Gerontology, Dependence and Protection of the Elderly

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Care of the elderly and of disabled adults (0921)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will have acquired knowledge and skills to do the following: – Identify the processes that affect ageing and its effects on physical and mental health. – Advise the elderly when they are diagnosed with emotional disorders, especially anxiety and depression. – Assess geriatric diseases and syndromes. – Understand and manage organisational models for geriatric care centres. – Provide advice regarding the social protection of dependent elderly people.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Gerontología, Dependencia y Protección de los Mayores

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Specific admission requirements

Access to this Master’s degree programme is granted to holders of the following Spanish official university degrees and to holders of equivalent degrees from other education systems: Licenciados/Graduados (Bachelor’s Degree) in Nursing, Business Studies, Physiotherapy, Labour Relations, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Business Management, Labour Sciences, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology.