Gerontologypart time, full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Nürnberg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Health Science
  • Nursing Science
Focus

Diagnostics & Intervention, Clinical Gerontology, Age-appropriate Environments, Geriatric Psychology

Target group

The Master's degree course in Gerontology (M.Sc.) at FAU aims at interested persons with a university or certificate of academic degree related to gerontology who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of issues relating to ageing research. Prospective students should attach importance to scientific interdisciplinary work and to practical qualifications oriented towards the needs of older people.

Annotation

The Master's degree course in Gerontology (M.Sc.) is offered as a full-time (4 semesters) course\; Start of studies: Winter semester) or part-time studies (6 semesters\; Start of studies: Summer and winter semester) are offered. The courses are held as block courses, so that career-integrated studies are possible.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

-\tCompleted Bachelor's, Master's or Diplom degree (or comparable degree) at a German or foreign university or higher education institution -\tGerontological reference through first degree or profession as well as knowledge in social science research methods desirable

Lecture period
  • 14.10.2024 - 07.02.2025
  • 23.04.2025 - 25.07.2025

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2025)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Closing date for applications for Master´s degree programmes: www.master.fau.de

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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