Program Overview

University Master's Degree in Active Ageing and Health

The University Master's Degree in Active Ageing and Health is a postgraduate program designed to provide professionals with specific training to effectively carry out their work as active ageing managers and health promoters.

Objectives

The general objectives of this master's degree are:

• To train professional researchers in active ageing and health promotion.
• To train professionals with the skills to design, propose, implement, and manage strategic initiatives for the achievement of active and healthy ageing.
• To train professionals to plan and manage resources to enable the elderly to reduce disease risk factors and increase health protection factors through healthy habits.
• To promote protective factors of cognitive functioning and psychological health.
• To develop actions of excellence in research and training that help understand the mechanisms of ageing and frailty.

Structure

The master's degree has a duration of 60 ECTS, structured in one academic year. It is divided into two semesters:

• Semester 1 (30 ECTS): Includes subjects such as Methodology of Research in Ageing, Management of Institutions Related to Ageing, Health and Pathophysiology of Ageing, Psychology of Ageing, Sociology of Ageing, and Lifestyles and Promotion of Healthy Habits in the Elderly.
• Semester 2 (30 ECTS): Includes subjects such as Technologies E-Health Applied to Active and Healthy Ageing, Quality of Life Related to Health in the Elderly, Term Care and Vulnerability in the Elderly, Academic External Internships, and Master's Final Work.

Distinctive Features

• The master's degree addresses the ageing process from a multidisciplinary perspective, incorporating professors from different departments and professions.
• It focuses on promoting the health and well-being of older adults.
• The program has a professionalizing orientation, with both theoretical and practical contents.
• It allows access to PhD studies, complementing the training of professionals.
• The faculty involved in the master's degree are actively engaged in research of high quality and impact in the area of active ageing and health.

Resources and Facilities

The University Master's Degree in Active Ageing and Health utilizes the infrastructures offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Alicante, including:

• Classrooms equipped with modern technology.
• Seminars and lecture halls.
• Specific Clinical Simulation Laboratories for practical skills training.
• Access to computer tools and e-health technology.

Further Education

After completing the master's degree, students can pursue PhD studies or third-cycle university studies related to the master's degree or to related areas.

Career Opportunities

The specialization profile of this master's degree enables graduates to develop their functions in the field of active and healthy ageing, promoting management and clinical strategies for health promotion in older adults. Graduates can work in various settings, including healthcare institutions, research centers, and organizations focused on ageing and health.

Scholarships and Funding

Information on existing scholarships and grants to study university degrees is available through the University of Alicante's website.

University Life

The University of Alicante offers a range of activities and resources for students, including campus facilities, cultural events, and support services.