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Gerontology and Geriatrics – (Certificate)
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Utrecht Summer School| Application Deadline: | 15 May | ||
| Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 775 - | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 10 days | Start Date: | July |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 5 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
The increase of longevity of the population is one of the major achievements of the twentieth century. This rapid demographic transition poses huge challenges to many European countries on diverse areas. Besides the challenges of aging this transition creates a lot of opportunities for this world.
This summer course will inform you – from different perspectives (i.e. nursing, research) - about the general aging population in biological, social and psychological terms.
Contents
COURSE AIM By attending this summer course you are offered an introduction in the most interesting and exciting fields of gerontology and geriatrics. It will change your view on the aging society because of the interesting discussions, lectures, workshops, presentations and excursions. Major topics are: Introduction in gerontology, biology of aging and accompanying diseases, psychology of aging, sociology of aging, aging and health care systems, future of aging and myths and facts about aging.
Accreditation
Responsibility for accreditation lies with the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO). All degree programmes offered by research universities and universities of applied sciences will be evaluated according to established criteria, and programmes that meet those criteria will be accredited.
Ask a Question
You can contact Martine van Koppen to ask a question about Gerontology and Geriatrics at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.
Relevant Links
- Course Page
- Website Utrecht Summer School
- University website
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
- StudyinHolland Youtube Channel
- Nuffic - Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education
- Nuffic Grand Finder
- Nuffic Study Finder
- Holland Alumni network
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