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Health, Ageing and Society (MSc)

Information and activities, welcome to our Master!

Our Master’s Health, Ageing and Society can be your way to change the future! It gives you a fresh view on your personal future, and more in particular, on that of the future of elderly care. On this page you will find all the information you need to make your choice. One click is all it takes.

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Master's Open Days, Student-for-a-Day and Experience Days

We offer various activities where you can meet us: Open Master Days, Student-for-a Day and Experience Days.

The first scheduled activity is the Online Open Master Day on Friday 18 October, 12.45-13.30.

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Master's Open Days

During the Master's Open Days you’ll have the opportunity to learn all about Leiden University’s master's programmes. Attend presentations about your chosen programme(s) or practical matters such as admissions and housing. Get real insight into the content of your preferred master's, along with the career opportunities it will bring.

When is the next Master's Open Day?

Student for a day will take place on:

  • November 29th 2024, 09.15-15.00
  • December 4th 2024, 14.15-17.00
  • March 28th 2025 (time to be confirmed)
  • April 25th 2025 (time still to be confirmed)

As a student-for-a-day, you will participate with our students in a day of lectures and working groups. We have scheduled dates in each of the various courses, i.e. Biology of Vitality and Ageing (BVA), Older Individual (OI) and Organisation of an Ageing Society (OAS). The perfect opportunity to experience the atmosphere and student life at the LUMC! 

Register now for student-for-a-day!

Our student ambassador will guide you through the day.  Please chat with our student ambassador or send an e-mail to masterhas@lumc.nl if you want to join.

Experience days will be on: 

  • November 4th 2024, 15.30-17.00
  • May 8th 2025, 15.30-17.30

During the Experience days, you will gain a broader insight in what it is like to study Health, Ageing and Society by following the interactive mini lectures of the three main modules of the Master’s. Next to that, you will have the opportunity to talk to our students, alumni and master staff about the programme, career aspects and any other questions you may have. Also, our student ambassador is present to tell you more about the life as a HAS student. 

Register now for the Experience Day Health, Ageing and Society!

On May 12th 2025 at 16:00, an online Q&A session is organised to answer last minute questions. This is your final chance to ask questions before registration closes for students that wish to start in September 2025.

Register now for the online Q&A session!

On Monday 4 November 2024 you can follow an online webinar (in English) on the master Health, Ageing and Society as part of the Leiden University Academy Week.

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Read the Yearbook

Each year, our students create a yearbook in which they describe their experience with the programme and their internships, interview older individuals, talk about the field trips, and much more. Check out the yearbooks below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQ for an answer on the most frequently asked questions about our programme.

More info?

For more personalised information about the Master’s chat with our student ambassador or get in touch with our study advisor,  Anna Bolhuis via studyadvisorhas@lumc.nl.

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