*Translated: Gerontology. Language: German.
Gerontology is the ideal preparation for the challenges that the aging population poses to our society.
Do you want to take on the challenges that an ageing society brings with it? Then use the transdisciplinary knowledge you acquire with your Gerontology studies to improve the quality of life of older people. With modern concepts that make you a sought-after professional in the field of Gerontology. After successfully completing your degree, you can work in an operational, planning and coordinating capacity as well as in an advisory and teaching capacity.
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Your studies in Gerontology are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
As a consultant for seniors, you develop concepts that set up the framework for an active and socially integrated life in old age. You plan and promote new offerings for long-term, independent living in familiar surroundings and for pioneering work with seniors. In your work, you stand up for the interests of the older generation.
As a consultant for the elderly, you are an expert on issues faced by elderly people and advise them and their relatives on central topics such as elderly-friendly living, home care, health and long-term care insurance benefits. Your goal is to maintain and promote the quality of life and self-determination of older people in their homes.
As a social worker in care facilities for the elderly, you work on preventing, managing, and solving the social problems faced by elderly people. You stand by them as they cope with everyday life, motivate them to occupy themselves in meaningful ways, and take on planning and administrative tasks. You will work in retirement and nursing homes as well as in rehabilitation clinics, daycare centres for the elderly, and geriatric hospitals.
You can complete your Gerontology studies flexibly by distance learning. Here you can find out how your studies at IU work and what your advantages are in the distance learning study model.
You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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As a university, IU deliberately does not have an NC. Here you simply study what you feel most like and what ideally suits your talents. Regardless of your grade point average. Studying without an NC is a matter of course for us, so that you will always get the place you want.
You can study the Gerontology bachelor’s degree through the distance learning programme completely on your own terms and with 100% flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, your IU studies can be completed entirely independent of time and place.
Yes, that is also possible at IU. In addition to the entrance qualification in the form of an Abitur or Fachabitur, interested students without an Abitur also have the opportunity to enter our Bachelor's programme. You can study Gerontology without a high school diploma if you have completed an advanced training course (e.g. as a Chamber of Industry and Commerce business administrator), have a master craftsman's certificate or have at least two years of vocational training and at least three years of subsequent work experience.
The Gerontology Bachelor’s programme lasts for 36, 48 or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose. If you need more time and semesters for your studies, this is absolutely no problem.
Gerontology refers to research into old age, while Geriatrics refers to geriatric medicine. The latter is more in the medical field. If you decide to study Gerontology, you will learn the science that deals with the mental, physical and social processes of ageing. This represents the foundation for geriatrics, gerontopsychiatry or other fields. With your degree, you develop measures or concepts that meet the needs of older people. After graduation, you can work as a counsellor for the elderly, as a consultant for senior citizen work or as a social counsellor in geriatric care facilities.
Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.
A degree brings with it various advantages that can help you in the course of your career. You develop soft skills and abilities such as scientific work, which are important for your professional development and which you could not acquire in an apprenticeship. You can only reach certain positions and thus salary levels with an academic degree. Lifelong learning is also becoming increasingly important for our society and a Bachelor's or Master's degree simply ensures you better career and promotion opportunities and a successful future.
Get off to a successful start in the segment of work with seniors and care for the elderly. We provide you with the necessary "wisdom of age" and interdisciplinary expertise in the Gerontology degree programme. The study programme is based on the basic subject catalogue of the German Society for Gerontology and Geriatrics (DGGG). You will acquire basic knowledge in the areas of geriatrics, gerontopsychiatry, gerontopsychology, intervention Gerontology, gerontosociology, adult education and social policy. This also includes interdisciplinary competences and knowledge of relevant framework conditions.
If you have chosen a specific field of action in Gerontology, you can specialise during your studies. For example, in outpatient or inpatient nursing and geriatric care or in occupational health management. With a degree in Gerontology, you can remain professionally active even into old age. Because people in Gerontology are always in demand.
