Program Overview
The Ageing and Health at Universitat Rovira I Virgili is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences taught in English, Spanish, Catalan over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ageing and Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ageing and Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Heterogeneity of Ageing: The Geriatric Patient Geriatric Syndromes
- Caring Models for the Elderly
- Development of the Ageing Process
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Ageing
- Pharmacology in the Elderly
- Research Methodology I
- Assessing the Elderly
- Practicum
- Career Counselling and Citizenship
- Final Project
- Practical Assistance in Geriatric Syndromes and Interdisciplinary Work
- Research Methodology II
- Orthotocs and Technical Devices for the Elderly
- Carin G for Dependent People Adapting to the Environment
- Preventing Dependency Fragility
- Prevalent Pathologies
- Bioethics in Geriatrics
- Nutrition in the Elderly
- Mental Health in the Elderly
- Management of Equipment and Services
- Genetics and Omics of Ageing
- Critical Reading and Documentation
- Healthy Ageing: Physical Activity and Diet
- Quality of Life in Old Age
- Anthropology of Aging
- End-of-Life Care
- Aging and Cancer
- Communication in Health The Medicalization of Aging
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A university degree in Medicine, Biology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or a related field.
A part from the compulsory documentation to pre-enroll to the programme, students must do submit the following documents: documentaci\xc3\xb3n adicional
- Proof of level of English (if applicable).
- Proof of additional training related to the content of the master\'s degree (only courses of 10 hours or more will be taken into account).
- Proof of healthcare experience (employment record and documents certifying the professional category).
- Proof of teaching and research experience (copy of publications).
- Proof of experience in management positions.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Rovira I Virgili directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Rovira I Virgili
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
southern Catalonia, Spain
University of Rovira i Virgili is located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona, Reus, Tortosa Vila-seca, el Vendrell and Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain). Its name is in honor of Antoni Rovira i Virgili.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2019-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60