MSc Gerontology at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

Demographic change in our society means that more and more people are living to an advanced age. Gerontology deals with this phenomenon and researches the effects of aging on people and society. The Gerontology master’s degree program therefore offers a wide range of topics, from the biology of aging to social and societal aspects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The following list represents the sample study plan for full-time students. Part-time students have 6 semesters to successfully complete the modules listed below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.09.; Summer semester: 15.03.. Requirements: Completed Bachelor’s, Master’s or Diploma studies (or comparable degree) at a German or foreign university or college. Persons with a mother tongue other than German must provide evidence of certified German language skills (DSH2). Gerontological reference or contact with older people through, for example, studies, profession or voluntary work as well as knowledge of social science research methods are desirable. Good knowledge of English recommended Only part-time study is possible when starting in the summer semester.

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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