Medical Gerontology (MA) at University of Southern California

Programme overview

The programme prepares medical doctors and other health care professionals to lead in providing care to older persons, adding gerontological training absent from their primary training. It may be completed in class or online and requires 32 units, with a five-year completion time limit.

Faculty: Leonard Davis School of Gerontology | Duration: 32 units; five-year completion limit | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

24 units of required courses (Introduction to Aging, Diseases of Aging, Geropsychology, Multiple Chronic Conditions and Polypharmacy, Cognitive Decline and Dementia, Prevention of Chronic Diseases) plus 8 units of electives chosen with an adviser.

Career pathways

Leadership in care of older persons for physicians and health care professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a primary professional degree in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, nursing, dentistry) is preferred. Selection considers academic potential, including an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, advanced professional training and experience, references and future goals. Supplemental information usually includes a resume, statement of interest in gerontology and letters of reference. Interviews may be required.

Duration: 32 units; five-year completion limit

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