Overview
The major goal of the Gerontology and Geriatrics programme at Universidade de Aveiro is to provide specialized training on direct intervention, policy definitions, service planning and research with older adults, involving the collaboration of national and international specialists.
The PDGG is taught in association with the University of Porto, namely with the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Sciences Nutrition, the Faculty of Sports, and the Faculty of Humanities.
It is therefore a conjoint degree awarded by both institutions – University of Aveiro (UA) and University of Porto (UP).
Professional outcomes
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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Topics of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Science and Knowledge Translation
- Thesis Project and Planning and Data Analysis
- Thesis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Visit programme websiteAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
The general documentation required in all calls is as follows:
- Identification Document or Citizen Card. Foreign applicants may present another identification document indicating their details, in particular their nationality.
- Qualifications certificate indicating the degree with which you are applying and respective final classification.
- The candidate holding a foreign qualification must fill out the application with an official declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution where they concluded the academic degree (final classification, evaluation scale used).
- Certificate of the courses the candidate has taken, as well as their classification and credits.
- Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the assessment of their curricular merit.
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2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months. -
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2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Aveiro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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