Ageing Sciences

Ageing Sciences

Course Type:
Master’s Programme

Programme Introduction

Among the major transformations and challenges of contemporary societies is the demographic transition, brought by the increased longevity, by the decreasing birth and death rates as a consequence of improved healthcare and living conditions. The ageing population is a global phenomenon and occupies a prominent place in political agendas and in the fields of social educational and health intervention.

The uniqueness of the ageing processes and the plurality of experiences and trajectories of those in the later stages of their life journey necessitate a broad reflection about responses and strategies for social educational and health intervention with the senior population. In all contexts, there must be competent, qualified and dedicated professionals promoting healthy ageing. This intervention requires, on one hand, the recognition of the heterogeneity of needs and requests, and on the other, an individualised approach, taking into account the specificities of each human being and the context in which they live.

This master’s programme aims to equip students with the skills to better respond to the transformations resulting from the ageing population, which holds a prominent place in political agendas and in the fields of social and health intervention. Additionally, this master’s programme seeks to promote the development of research skills and lifelong learning, which will enable the rethinking of public policies, involving multiple sectors such as health, education, social security and work, the economy, justice, territorial planning and development, housing, transport, tourism, new technologies, and culture.

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School

City

Language

Portuguese

Type

Evening

Length

2 years

Vacancies

Total: 40

  • Health Intervention: 20
  • Social and Education Intervention: 20

Notice

Edital 2025 2v (PT doc)

DGES certification

Objectives

Programme

The Master’s in Ageing Sciences aims to:

  1. Train professionals with an integrative vision and transformative capacity for multiprofessional and interdisciplinary intervention with the elderly population;
  2. Train professionals who promote healthier ageing by developing and applying interventions with elderly people, families, institutions, and other contexts that include elderly people;
  3. Train professionals who are capable of advancing knowledge in the field of ageing sciences through research, innovation, and development.

Specifically, this master’s aims to:

  • Promote the development of scientific, technical, relational, and ethical skills in professionals, contributing to enhancing the health, quality of life, and well-being of elderly people;
  • Deepen knowledge about the human ageing process in various dimensions from an integrated and multidisciplinary perspective;
  • Understand methods of assessment and intervention in Gerontogeriatrics;
  • Apply knowledge in the development of programmes, services, or practices, facing the challenges/constraints arising from current demographic ageing trends;
  • Develop skills for implementing interventions that promote active and healthy ageing, involving elderly people, families, caregivers, and communities;
  • Promote teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary context and with institutional partners;
  • Implement intervention plans aimed at enhancing the functionality of the elderly in various dimensions.

Study Plan

ECTS: 120 ECT

Entry Requirements

  1. Holders of the degree of Licenciado or legal equivalent conferred by a national higher education institution in the areas of Health (area of specialization in Health Intervention), Social and Behavioral Sciences or Social Services (area of specialization in Social and Educational Intervention);
  2. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, or legal equivalent, conferred following a 1st study cycle according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that adheres to this Process in the areas referred to in point 1;
  3. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree, recognized by the Conselho Técnico-Científico (CTC) of Escola Superior de Saúde (ESSLei) and Escola Superior de Educação e Ciências Sociais (ESECS) of the Polytechnic of Leiria, fulfilling the objectives of the degree in the areas mentioned in section 1;
  4. Holders of academic, scientific or professional curricula recognized by the ESSLei or ESECS CTC as attesting the capacity to carry out the study cycle;
  5. Students who are in the final stages of completing their bachelor’s degree in the required fields of study for entry into the course and who declare this fact in their application.

International Student
All information related to the  international student application should be consulted on our International Students webpage.

Accreditation

State: Accredited
N. years of accreditation: 3
Publication date: 22-02-2024
Accreditation A3ES

More Information

Contacts
E-mail: studywithus@ipleiria.pt

Application Fee

60€

Enrolment Fee

General contingent: 50€
International student contingent: 100€

Tuition Fee

General contingent: 1140€
International student contingent: 3000€


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