Graduate Diploma and Master of Gerontology

Course details

The rapidly ageing population in Singapore and concomitant need for trained professionals in the health, social and psychological services gives rise to the imperative for a Master of Gerontology programme. As the needs of older persons are specialised, dedicated attention within the training to their characteristics as well as ageing process, demand an interdisciplinary Gerontology programme.

Structure
Studies in Gerontology
Lifespan Development and Psychology of Ageing
Physiology and Healthcare
Ageing in Multicultural contexts
Research on Ageing
Social Policy in Gerontology
Students may graduate with the Graduate Diploma in
Gerontology after completing the core courses.

Elective Courses for MGER (choose four)
Key Economic and Financial Issues
End of Life Policies, Issues and Care
Dementia Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Management of Eldercare Services
Programme Planning and Evaluation
Selected Topics in Gerontology
Internship
Masters Dissertation required (or TWO (2) electives
may be taken in lieu of dissertation)

Core Courses
Studies in Gerontology
Lifespan Development and Psychology of Ageing
Physiology and Healthcare
Social Policy in Gerontology
Ageing in Multicultural Contexts

Elective Courses
Key Economic and Financial Issues
Dementia Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
End of Life Policies, Issues and Care
Management of Eldercare Services
Programme Planning and Evaluation
Mental Health Issues in Late Life
Selected Topics in Gerontology
Designing an Elder-friendly Living Environment
Community-based Gerontological Practice

Internship
Masters Dissertation