Ageing in the Nordic Countries 7,5 Credits

From the course Ageing in the Nordic countries you will learn about demographic and epidemiologic statistics concerning the aging population in the Nordic countries and also to reflect upon formal and informal old age care systems.

Course Contents

- demographic and epidemiologic data about older people in the Nordic Countries
- descriptions of formal and informal old-age care systems in the Nordic Countries
- relevant research in the area of aging and old-age care in the Nordic Countries
- attitudes towards the older people and their position in Nordic societies

Prerequisites

The requirement for entry into this course is at least 180 credits within an education in medicine, nursing or social sciences and 30 credits in the main subject at the advanced level.

Level of Education: Master A1F
Course code/Ladok code: HANC21
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare