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16 Geriatric Medicine programs found

MSc Programs in Health Care Geriatric Medicine

A Master of Science is an academic degree earned through an advanced program of study in a branch of science, mathematics or engineering, with some exceptions. This type of certification usually requires a thesis for completion, and may be a required qualification for teaching at a college or university.

What is an MSc in Age Care? Age care, also called aged care or eldercare, concerns meeting the unique medical needs of elderly people. Assisted living, retirement homes, hospice care and home care all fall under the purview of age care. It is the provision of services that fulfill the medical and social requirements of senior citizens who want to maintain their independence and dignity, but also need assistance with healthcare and certain day-to-day functions. A degree program in age care may contain core courses in such subjects as nursing, midwifery, epidemiology and the public-health related applications of qualitative research.

Statistics show that nearly every place in the world has an elderly population that is at an all-time high and rapidly growing. Various types of age care services are in high demand, and as medical science advances, there are sure to be more and more opportunities for someone trained in this field to excel and advance their career.

Because the financial cost of degree programs can be very different for different students depending on a number of factors, it is best to thoroughly research your school of choice before applying.

Though a large part of the age care industry operates within the unpaid sector, a trained eldercare professional could still find employment at a retirement home or hospice facility, as part of a hospital’s home care program, or in research or academic capacities developing the field. Overall job prospects are often depending on location and experience.

If you have any interest in studying age care, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.