University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences
DMed (Geriatrics)DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The DMed (Geriatrics) program focuses on advanced clinical practice and will enhance your skills in evidence-based practice specific to the health care of older adults. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of geriatric medicine and prepares you for the complexities faced in this specialized area.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue roles in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and private practice, focusing on elderly care management, clinical research, and policy development in geriatric health.
Introduction
DMed (Geriatrics)
The DMed degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis and, if the Dean deems it necessary, an examination on the field of study of the thesis.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final year
Core modules
Thesis: Geriatrics 990
Program Outcome
Credits:360