The world is aging rapidly, bringing new challenges in health and well-being for older individuals. The master’s in health, Ageing and Society offers a multidisciplinary approach to address these challenges. You will learn about the biological and social aspects of aging, as well as how to develop and implement policies and interventions that promote health and well-being among older individuals. This program is designed to help students gain knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to healthcare and policy surrounding ageing.
The MSc in Health, Ageing and Society consists of three courses, academic development, and a thesis project in one fulltime year or two years parttime. Throughout the year(s) there is plenty of opportunity to develop your own academic journey, by choosing your own topics for papers, projects, and thesis. Ensuring that you get the most out of your time in our study and best prepare you for the job market that lays ahead. Graduates of this master’s program are well-prepared for careers in both the public and private sectors, with opportunities in healthcare, research, and policy development.
3 reasons to study Health, Ageing and Society at Leiden University
Interdisciplinary
- Students and professionals enter from different health related studies. There is a list of degrees we consider, but we are certainly also open to degrees that are not quite health related; diverse insights enrich our imaginations.
- The courses are given on topics and perspectives on the unprecedented growth in the number of older citizens in our western societies. Viewed from biological, social and management aspects.
- Our Master’s seeks coordinators and lecturers from the medical, social and public administration faculties.
Intergenerational
Senior citizens play an important role in the Master’s programme:
- Senior citizens play an important role on our advisory board. They advise on substantive issues.
- Older people actively participate in the education and in innovative projects.
International
- The language of instruction for the Master’s is English.
- International study material is used.
- The Master’s is very suitable for international students who would like to learn about the Dutch healthcare system and want to study in The Netherlands
- Dutch students are encouraged to seek internships abroad.
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