Gerontology and Geriatrics, Doctorate

Overview

Learning outcomes of the Gerontology and Geriatrics programme at Universidade de Aveiro:

• Critically analyze and synthesize new and complex ideas about aging

• Know the research methods associated with Gerontology and Geriatrics (G.G)

• Acquire the fundamental skills or applied research in (G.G)

• Identify the health, psychological and social of the elderly Update the pre-graduate professional skills as part of (G.G)

• Be able to evaluate the clinical and social situation of an elderly patient, a medical perspective nursing or psychosocial

• Design, implement and evaluate interventions with older people in areas of physical and mental and social health Communicate with the academic community and society in general, as part of its specialization

• Perform a set of original research that contributes to the expansion of knowledge and are published nationally and internationally in peer­reviewed journals
• Promote, in academic and / or professional context, social progress, cultural and healthy and active aging

Doctors in Gerontology and Geriatrics may find a professional carer in several areas: academy; local authorities; health system; community programs and projects; organizations from the third sector; consultants; entrepreneurship.