Geriatric Health (MSc.) Course Plan
Department of Gerontology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health
Iran University of Medical Sciences
M.Sc. in Geriatric Health
Duration: 2 years
Courses and number of credit
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Compensatory |
1 |
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Special Courses |
22 |
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Electives |
6 |
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Thesis |
4 |
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Total |
33 |
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Code |
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School |
School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences |
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Department |
Department of Geriatric Health |
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Degree |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
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Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) study, research, and internship practice in Geriatric Health centers. After graduation, graduates will have an MSc in Geriatric Health, and they can pursue their studies in different fields.
Graduates can start their jobs in Geriatric Health Centers, hospitals, Schools, and clinics. Etc.
Language of Instruction
Classes during Geriatric Health are held in English.
The language of instruction at IUMS for international students will be English at the graduate level. However, since Geriatric Health students with master's degrees require communication and interaction with other people and patients.
Location
All classes will be held in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Program Duration
Duration of the program is a minimum of four semesters in two years and maximum of five semesters. The classes last 3 semesters and the research thesis dedicates up to 2 semesters.
Program Description
Geriatric Health is an academic field that aims to train specialists and experts in Geriatric Health. Graduates of Geriatric Health can help to improve the older adults of society through policy-making, health care services, and Physical, Psychological, and Sociological aspects. In this field topics and contents include Physical, Psychological, and Sociological and care services and interventions for older adults, caregivers, and the community.
Objectives
- General competencies expected of the graduates include:
- Need Assessment in Geriatric Health
- Preventive Gerontology
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Continuum of Care
- Communication skills with older adults
- Community-oriented Geriatric Health
- Education of Geriatric Health issues
- Applied research in the field of Geriatric Health
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Professionalism
Program Curriculum
Find the program of Mater of Science of Geriatric Health (M.Sc.) following:
Time Table of Courses
Compensatory courses
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No. |
Course title |
Course credit |
Prerequisite |
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Instructor |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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1 |
Medical information systems |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Compensatory |
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2 |
Biostatistics and health data analysis software |
1 |
1 |
- |
Compensatory |
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3 |
Research method |
1.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Compensatory |
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4 |
Principles and generalities of health services |
1 |
1 |
- |
Compensatory |
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5 |
Principles and generalities of epidemiology |
2 |
- |
- |
Compensatory |
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6 |
Applied Nutrition |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Compensatory |
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7 |
Anatomy and physiology |
1.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Compensatory |
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8 |
Psychology and mental health |
1 |
- |
- |
Compensatory |
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Special courses (core)
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No. |
Course title |
Course credit |
Prerequisite |
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Instructor |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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1 |
Psychiatry and the principles and techniques of geriatric counseling |
1.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Core |
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2 |
Self-care and healthy lifestyle in older adults |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Core |
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3 |
Geriatric nutrition |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Core |
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4 |
Common geriatric diseases and syndromes |
1.5 |
0.5 |
Concepts and Basics of Gerontology |
Core |
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5 |
Applied pharmacology in older adults |
2 |
- |
- |
Core |
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6 |
Internship in the field 1 |
- |
1 |
- |
Core |
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7 |
Biostatistics applications of aging |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Core |
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8 |
Research method (quantitative and qualitative) in old age and proposal writing |
1.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Core |
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9 |
Concepts and Basics of Gerontology |
2 |
- |
- |
Core |
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10 |
Biology and physiology of aging |
2 |
- |
- |
Core |
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11 |
Internship in the field 2 |
- |
2 |
- |
Core |
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Elective courses (non-core)
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No. |
Course title |
Course credit |
Prerequisite |
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Instructor |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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1 |
Quality of life in aging |
1 |
- |
- |
Optional |
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2 |
Aging moral and legal aspects |
2 |
- |
- |
Optional |
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3 |
Systems of providing health services to older adults in the world |
1 |
- |
- |
Optional |
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4 |
Settings for Care for Older Adults in the community, home, family, care centers and hospitals |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Optional |
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5 |
Teaching-learning practices and methods for the healthy and disabled elderly |
0.5 |
0.5 |
- |
Optional |
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6 |
Basics of qualitative research in geriatric health |
1 |
- |
- |
Optional |
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Fourth |
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No. |
Course title |
Course credit |
Prerequisite |
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Instructor |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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1 |
Thesis |
- |
4 |
- |
Core |
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Total |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
4 |
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Admission Information
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requirements: Holding a B.Sc. in Medical Sciences. The eligible candidate should have completed an approved related degree program and should be proficient in English.
Admission Deadline
Iran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.