Gerontology (Intercalated BSc)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview
The Gerontology iBSc course is a multidisciplinary programme covering ageing and older age through the study of demography, social policy, sociology and psychology. The programme will improve your understanding of ageing populations and the ageing process, including current social and health policy issues, and the implications of ageing for individuals and societies.
Find more out about the Intercalated courses which King’s offers at our Information Evening Friday 9th February 15.30 – 17.30.
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For more information, including details on how to apply, see our Intercalated BSc pages.
Discover how gerontology plays a central role in the debates surrounding the wellbeing of older people in both developed and developing societies.
You will explore current trends and cutting-edge research working alongside international experts at a leading research institution.
Members of the Institute of Gerontology at King’s include world-renowned experts in a number of research fields including demography, social policy, housing and health.
You will study specialist, advanced texts, policy documents and critiques as well as individual research articles and research reviews.
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Subjects
- Social Policy
- Demography
Course programme
Year 1
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Required Modules- Biology of Ageing (15 credits)
- Population Ageing & Policy (30 credits)
- Ageing, Health & Society (30 credits)
- Principles of Epidemiology (15 credits)
- Gerontology Research Project (30 credits)
Gerontology (Intercalated BSc)