Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics

University of Malta

Степень магистра

12 months

Application deadlines: June 30

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: €23

Очно

Intakes: October

The 20th century saw a remarkable revolution in longevity. This has profound consequences for every aspect of individual, community, national and international life. Every facet of humanity is involved. This is a multidisciplinary programme and is a combination of applied and theoretical knowledge. It investigates the impact of ageing on society and the impact of society on older persons. The programme was set up in 1989 by a group of international experts convened by the United Nations International Institute on Ageing, based in Malta.

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Applicants seeking admission to the Course shall be in possession of:(a) a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II, or a professional qualification considered by the Board to be comparable to a degree, in a discipline pertaining to one of the caring professions or (b) a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II, or a professional qualification considered by the Board to be comparable to a degree deemed by the Board as relevant and adequate for the applicant to follow the Course with profit or (c) a Bachelor degree obtained with Third Class Honours or Category III if applicants are also in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree or (d) in exceptional cases, a professional qualification in one of the caring professions, together with at least five years’ experience, which together are deemed by the Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions Committee, to be comparable to the level of a first degree (e); Applicants in possession of the Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics may be allowed to join the research component of the Course, if they have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma programme with a minimum average mark of 65%.

Successful completion of the course will provide evidence of the knowledge and expertise required by professionals working in gerontological and geriatric settings. This will be invaluable in improving the prospect of employment in the field of older care and will enhance the likelihood of career progression in established social and health care professions. Included but not limited to: Community/social services agencies, religious organisations; Health care and long-term care institutions; State, and local government agencies; Retirement communities; Academic and other educational and research settings; Professional organisations and non-governmental organisations; Business and industry; The arts and sciences. In addition people who work and/or research in the field of gerontology and geriatrics experience great personal satisfaction from knowing they are making a true difference to older people and their carers. Graduates in gerontology and geriatrics can help to improve the quality of older persons lives, influence agencies and organizations serving older persons, help to change legislation and policies effecting older adults, educate the community on ageing related topics, and serve as a leader/advocate for older adults. The Master of Gerontology and Geriatrics also provides students with the opportunity to progress to a Doctorate Degree.