Program Overview
The Nursing Care for the Elderly at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Nursing Care for the Elderly programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Colombia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing Care for the Elderly 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
- Nursing theories
- Trends in nursing practice
- Social determinants of Health of the Elderly
- Theories of individual and collective aging
- Nursing care for the healthy elderly in institutional placement
- Nursing care for the elderly with problems in institutional placement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Registration form filled out, together with the following information:
- Receipt of payment of the admission fees, which is generated at the end of the registration form.
- Photocopy of Minutes of Professional Degree.
- Two passport size photos.
- A photocopy of the professional card RUN. (Single National Registry of Nursing - Law 266 of 1996) or otherwise updated RETHUS record, if you have already processed.
- The date of tests, interviews and results will be published through the website. Once you sign up it is strongly recommended that you check your email.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,477 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 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 Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months