Overview
The global population is ageing. Well trained health and rehabilitation workforce is required to improve the lives of older people around the world.
Key features
In this Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation program from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences you will get the knowledge and skills necessary for healthy ageing and rehabilitation practice, research and policy development from a global and interprofessional perspective. Upon completion you will be a competent scholar capable of leadership and interprofessional practice in the field.
You will learn about:
- Globally relevant theories, practices and research in the field of healthy ageing and rehabilitation
- Critical approaches to challenges of healthy ageing and rehabilitation locally, nationally and globally with reference to socio-cultural, economic and political contexts
- How to collaborate in interprofessional and intersectoral teams and with various stakeholders in the field of healthy ageing and rehabilitation
- How to use innovation, technology, and leadership in rehabilitation for shaping services and policies to address capabilities and well-being in everyday life for ageing populations globally
- How to conduct research and use of evidence in policy and service development
- How to direct focus to health promoting and reabling measures, ranging from older adults’ functioning and their living conditions, to the environmental contexts
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership in Rehabilitation
- Active and assisted living
- Ageing and interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Next admission will be for the program starting in August 2026.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Bergen, Norway
Disciplines
Health Sciences GerontologyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
The following requirements need to be fulfilled:
- Relevant bachelor degrees, equivalent to 180 ECTS in health and social professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, orthotic and prosthetics engineers, medical doctor, social workers, social educators and speech therapists with bachelor in public health or community-based rehabilitation from a recognised institution.
- The grade point average of students' bachelor's degree must be C or better.
- Applicants from outside the Nordic countries must provide evidence of their academic achievements and proficiency in English.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents180000 NOK / year≈ 180000 NOK / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation.
Available Scholarships
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