Karelia University Of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Health Care Gerontology
Joensuu, Finland
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: You’ll study multidisciplinary gerontology at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, focusing on active aging, health, functional capacity, and well‑being. The Bachelor of Health Care in Gerontology combines theory, practical skills, and experiential learning so you’ll develop competencies to support older adults in healthcare facilities, community organizations, and long‑term care settings.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as gerontological nurses, aged care coordinators, community care workers, long‑term care supervisors, rehabilitation assistants, care managers, home care coordinators, health promotion officers, or programme coordinators in hospitals, care homes, community organizations, home care agencies, and public health bodies. Roles span clinical, community, management, policy.
Your will study multidisciplinary gerontology and develop to become an expert in the field of active ageing. The themes in the studies are health, functional capacity, and well-being.
The Bachelor of Health Care in Gerontology program at Karelia University of Applied Sciences is designed to prepare students for a career focused on the health and well-being of older adults. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical skills training, and experiential learning opportunities, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work effectively in a variety of settings serving older adults, including healthcare facilities, community organizations, and long-term care facilities.
