Bachelor of Gerontology 48 months Undergraduate Program By Universidade de São Paulo |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Manages care for aging and studies biological, psychological and social aspects of old age. Professionals can work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, health units, home care programs, community centers and medium and long-term institutions.

Among the activities developed by gerontologists are the assessment of the elderly, planning and execution of actions that promote quality of life, research, management of institutions and services aimed at the elderly population, in addition to monitoring and supporting caregivers of the elderly.

The School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH) is one of the youngest schools at USP. It has a unique organizational structure and is not divided into academic departments. The aim of the School is to prepare professionals and researchers to develop a complex vision of society, culture and science.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Manages care for aging and studies biological, psychological and social aspects of old age. Professionals can work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, health units, home care programs, community centers and medium and long-term institutions.

Among the activities developed by gerontologists are the assessment of the elderly, planning and execution of actions that promote quality of life, research, management of institutions and services aimed at the elderly population, in addition to monitoring and supporting caregivers of the elderly.

The School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH) is one of the youngest schools at USP. It has a unique organizational structure and is not divided into academic departments. The aim of the School is to prepare professionals and researchers to develop a complex vision of society, culture and science.

Admission requirements

48 Months
Feb
Aug

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