Master of Health Care, Gerontological Expertise
Advance your career in gerontology and elder care leadership through flexible remote learning.
Best for:Best for health and social services professionals seeking leadership roles in gerontology and elder care.
Overview
Turku University of Applied Sciences offers a Master School program focused on gerontological expertise and leadership within the health and welfare sector. The curriculum explores the theoretical foundations of gerontology, contemporary challenges in the field, and future operating environments for aging populations. Students develop competencies in evaluating service needs, applying multidisciplinary knowledge, and reforming age-friendly living environments. The program is designed for working professionals, delivered through a combination of online remote teaching, independent study, and collaborative assignments.
What you'll do
- Engage in online remote classes averaging 2-4 days per month during regular working hours
- Complete independent studies and diverse written individual and group assignments
- Evaluate service needs of older adults while considering the perspectives of their families
- Contribute to the renewal and modernization of age- and memory-friendly residential and living environments
- Apply multidisciplinary gerontological knowledge and relevant legislation to professional practice
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in health or social services
Degree offered: Master of Health Care or Master of Social Services
Language: Finnish; language of instruction and requirements is primarily Finnish
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in health or social services
- Ability to engage in independent and self-directed academic study
- Capacity for critical evaluation of service needs in elder care
- Collaboration and networking skills within multidisciplinary environments
- Eligible higher education degree and relevant professional experience as required for Finnish universities of applied sciences master programs
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-05-04
Submit your application through the official Studyinfo portal before the specified deadline.
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