Object – Purpose

The proposed Master Programme (MSc) entitled “Health promotion in third age” provides specialized knowledge regarding the promotion of health, wellness, autonomy and dignity protection in the elderly as well as the planning and implementation of interventions for this purpose.

The purpose of this master program is the high level postgraduate education with the aim of providing students with knowledge about current developments and the interdisciplinary approach to the promotion of health of the elderly as well as the development of cross-sectoral policies and actions.

Skills

Graduates of this master will be trained in the design, development and implementation of actions that will help seniors to remain active and active citizens, to live with autonomy and dignity and to ensure their unhindered access to information for promotion and protection of their health. Upon successful completion of the postgraduate program the student will be able to design and develop policies that will contribute:

• Supporting the elderly to remain autonomous and active.
• In the promotion of health and disease prevention in old age.
• In improving the quality of life of the elderly.

Professional Skills

Επαγγελματικά προσόντα

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate program the student will be able to design and develop policies that will contribute:

• Providing academic knowledge in the field of health promotion in old age and further development of students’ cognitive capital.
• Conducting research studies in the field and promoting the introduction of innovative epidemiological research programs.
• Understanding the morbidity and complexity of health care in old age.-Promotion of implemented Health Promotion programs in the elderly.