MSc Gerontology
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) · Nuremberg, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- German English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- full-time part-time (study alongside work)
- Campus
- Nürnberg
- Apply by
- Register by 15 March 2027 + 1 more
- Starts
- Winter and summer semester
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, medicine, social sciences, nursing, occupational therapy, health sciences, physiotherapy, gerontechnology or equivalent
- English language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- German language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® Deutsch: UNIcert® II ÖSD Zertifikat: B2 onSET Deutsch: B2 telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch B2 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-1 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat B2
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 October - 15 March The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 15 September
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
The programme focuses on fundamental knowledge and skills in gerontology in the areas of psychology, medicine, ethics, law, clinical practice, sport science, social science and health economics including statistical methods that are applied in research and methods used in gerontological intervention and evaluation. Students learn to adopt a multidimensional and reflective perspective in the context of the ageing process and with regard to the self-determination, independence and the quality of life of older people in clinical and non-clinical settings.
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