Vitality and Ageing

Degree: Master of Science in Vitality and Ageing
Mode of Study: Full time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 75069
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Care for the elderly is different from care for children and adults, as it involves the treatment of multiple concurrent conditions. Current academic and clinical practice is insufficiently equipped to translate this essential paradigm shift into action. In order to address this need, Leiden University developed the Vitality and Ageing master’s degree for medical doctors.

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Only 24 students are admitted each year. All applications will be assessed by the admission committee.

Applicants should fulfill the following admission requirements:

  • A BA degree in Medicine from a Dutch university or;
  • An internationally acknowledged master’s degree in medicine/health care (in English, German, French, Dutch or an officially translated version in English or Dutch)
  • Exceptional good skills, motivation and commitment
  • Scientific interest
  • Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 (minimum score subsection: 6.0) or TOEFL score of at least 575/232/90 (minimum score subsections:57/23/22), evidenced by appropriate test.
    This requirement does not apply if you have:
    • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
    • an International Baccalaureate, or
    • a Dutch bachelor’s diploma

Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree are not eligible for admission.