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Gerontology and Geriatrics

InformationO curso/CE encontra-se acreditado pela Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES).

The Doctoral Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics is the response to the felt need for advanced training in the area of gerontology and geriatrics. It aims to provide specialised training for professionals in the areas of gerontology and geriatrics for direct intervention, policy definition, service planning, and research with elderly populations, using national and foreign specialists.


Among other requirements, it is considered an absolute condition for submission of the thesis to public examinations the inclusion in it of at least 1 (one) original article (full length paper) published or accepted for publication in an indexed international journal (SCI), whose 1st author is the doctoral student.


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International student
Students covered by the International Student Statute *(Approved by Decree-Law 62/2018 of 06 August) – document available only in Portuguese.

*International student, find all the answers you need to study at the University of Porto, at the following links: 
International Students - Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for the Application of the International Student Statute of the University of Porto
Special Contests for Admission to Higher Education
General Regulations for Cycle of Studies

OPEN COMPETITION 2024/2025

Application for Readmission
1 phase: 20 vacancies

Tuition fees 2024/2025

Minimum number of students for the cycle of studies to operate – 5

Renewal of registration 2024/2025

Beginning of the Academic Year: octoberr 2024

Normal duration of the course: 4 years (8 semesters)

Schedule: Fridays from 9:00 to 18:00



 


 


Contacts

Academic Affairs: Helena Martins
Email: posgrad@icbas.up.pt
Telephone: 220 428 006

Susana Sousa 
Email: spsousa@icbas.up.pt
Telephone: 220428167

Secretariat to Councils, Study Cycles Directors and Specialized Commissions:
Email: gabsec@icbas.up.pt

Opening Hours:
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 15:30

General information

Official Code: 5631
Acronym: PDGG
Academic Degree: Doctor
Type of course/cycle of studies: Doctoral Degree
Start: 2009/2010
Duration: 4 Years

Study Plan

Involved Organic Units

Certificates

  • PhD Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics - Specialty of Geriatrics (240 ECTS credits)
  • PhD Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics - Specialty of Gerontology (240 ECTS credits)
  • PhD Course in Gerontology and Geriatrics (30 ECTS credits)

Main Scientific Areas

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