Objectives and competences

This master's degree provides comprehensive training to allow graduates to develop multifaceted programmes for professionals who share the objective of improving the quality of life of the elderly, protecting their interests and providing more personalized care. The master's degree is designed as a training vehicle for people who want to expand their knowledge, abilities and attitudes to ageing and the many related issues.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits60
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 4.030,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period22/04/2025
End of teaching period08/05/2026
E-mailinfo@il3.ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage http://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master/master-gerontologia-social.html
ManagmentTorruella Torres, Albert
Open pre-enrolmenthttp://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master/master-gerontologia-social.html
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

General objective:
- Train professionals to achieve the objectives of social gerontology, that is, to guarantee a physical, psychic and social wellbeing for the elderly.

Specific objectives:
- Learn the knowledge and skills required in various professional or business sectors involved in the provision of services and care for elderly people.
- Understand and be able to respond to the demands of the sector and the different personal circumstances of elderly people and their families, to provide better services.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Professionals from the health, social and social health sectors, among others, who are interested in acquiring or broadening their knowledge in gerontology, in the defence of the rights and quality of life of the elderly, the protection of their interests and the development of personalized care.

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressinfo@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.il3.ub.edu
Telephone93 403 96 96
ObservationsOnline learning.

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressinfo@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttp://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master/master-gerontologia-social.html
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsMonday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

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