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Tuition EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2019-06-18
Delivery Online
Location southern Catalonia, Spain
Language English, Spanish, Catalan

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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. Tuition: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Tarragona, Spain

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Ageing and Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Heterogeneity of Ageing: The Geriatric Patient Geriatric Syndromes
  2. Caring Models for the Elderly
  3. Development of the Ageing Process
  4. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Ageing
  5. Pharmacology in the Elderly
  6. Research Methodology I
  7. Assessing the Elderly
  8. Practicum
  9. Career Counselling and Citizenship
  10. Final Project
  11. Practical Assistance in Geriatric Syndromes and Interdisciplinary Work
  12. Research Methodology II
  13. Orthotocs and Technical Devices for the Elderly
  14. Carin G for Dependent People Adapting to the Environment
  15. Preventing Dependency Fragility
  16. Prevalent Pathologies
  17. Bioethics in Geriatrics
  18. Nutrition in the Elderly
  19. Mental Health in the Elderly
  20. Management of Equipment and Services
  21. Genetics and Omics of Ageing
  22. Critical Reading and Documentation
  23. Healthy Ageing: Physical Activity and Diet
  24. Quality of Life in Old Age
  25. Anthropology of Aging
  26. End-of-Life Care
  27. Aging and Cancer
  28. 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 logo

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