Program Overview
The Vitality and Ageing at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Vitality and Ageing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Vitality and Ageing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- the biological and social aspects of the ageing process (gerontology)
- the medical aspects of the care for elderly people (geriatrics)
- the organisation and management of the care process
- gerontology
- geriatrics
- healthcare structure.
- Andrzej Bartke, professor and director of geriatric medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, United States and board member of the American Aging Association.
- Sjaak van der Geest, professor emeritus of medical anthropology at the University of Amsterdam.
- Susan Kurrle, associate professor, curran chair in health care of older people at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney and geriatrician at the division of rehabilitation and aged care, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital in Australia.
- Joris Slaets, professor of medicine in elderly health care at University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG).
- David Stott, professor of geriatric medicine at University of Glasgow, Scotland.
- Rudi Westendorp, professor of medicine in elderly health care and founder and executive director of Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum: Exceptional good skills, motivation and commitment. Scientific interest and good knowledge of the English language.\n
\nPrevious education: An internationally acknowledged master\'s degree in medicine/health care.\n
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University 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 Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2024
- Language English
- Duration 12 months