Health, Ageing and Society (MSc)

Ready for change

The programme will give you new insights and lot's of inspiration to prepare you to play a role in shaping the future of the healthcare for our senior citizens through innovation and science. You will learn and work together in small groups, with students with different study backgrounds and diverse nationalities. You will gain knowledge about the biology of ageing, learn about the implications of ageing on an individual and societal level, and you will acquire knowledge about the health management of an ageing population.

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Plenty of reasons to choose for the master's Health, Ageing and Society

• Contribute to the future of healthcare and healthy ageing.
• Explore the individual and social aspects of ageing and its impact on society.
• Tackle real-world challenges by developing innovative solutions and bringing them to life. We provide the tools to turn your ideas into action.
• Grow personally and professionally in a master’s programme designed to challenge and inspire you.
• Focus on the ageing society—whether you have experience in elder care or simply a strong interest, your perspective is valuable.
• Thrive in a small-scale and personal learning environment, where meaningful connections are easily made.
• Engage with an interdisciplinary and international community that broadens your perspective.
• Develop a versatile skillset that prepares you for diverse career paths and research opportunities.
• Gain advanced research skills and expertise to confidently pursue a PhD.
• As a medical student, deepen your knowledge and acquire new skills before starting your clinical rotations.
• Expand your expertise with a second master’s degree, broadening your academic and professional horizons.

Holistic View on Ageing

With the growing ageing population and the pressure on the healthcare system, it is essential to look beyond just illness and treatment. While medical care offers more and more options, healthy ageing requires much more than healthcare alone. Quality of life, autonomy, independence, an active social life, and happiness are closely interrelated. 

The challenges of health, ageing and society are investigated using various methods, including literature search, qualitative and quantitative research, as well as comparison of the experience gained in organizations and companies or during co-creation meetings with senior citizens. You will broaden your knowledge and broaden your view.

NSE results

In 2024, for the 4th consecutive year, our master’s programme has been awarded top rankings and high praise in the NSE, the Dutch National Students Survey. The students rated the components ambience, lecturers and assessments as 'excellent'. Scores of 'above average' are given to programme content and career preparation. More than 80% of the students indicate to choose the study again.  

Obviously, you can rely on reviews of former students, but the programme offers much more than that with its future-oriented, interdisciplinary, and personal approach. We study together, work together, and find opportunities for the future. Our programme combines various perspectives, ranging from biological to psychological and from social to economic aspects. It offers an integral vision on happiness, good health and vitality, recovery, and what to do when all of these options are exhausted. It presents a great challenge in healthcare and healthcare management.