EC2ULifelong Well-being and Healthy Aging
| Type | Graduate, full-time |
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| Nominal duration | 2 anni (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | EC2U (Master degree in Lifelong Well-being and Healthy Aging) |
| Course code | 04422/00/2022 |
| Accreditation | The course is in the process of being accredited for a.y. 22/23 |
| Tuition fee | €1,500 per year Fixed tuition |
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| Application fee | €35 per programme This fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: health and welfare, social and behavioral sciences, psychology and sports, life sciences (biotechnology, biological sciences, pharmacy, medicine) or any other area accepted in the country of the application. For who is in possession of an Italian degree: L-2, L-13, LM-13 or LM-41 is required. In the event that the student does not major in one of the above degrees, the curricular requirements are still considered satisfied if the student has acquired at least:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. In order to finalize your enrollment, you must submit the scanned version of your original documents. |
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| Language requirements | English Knowledge of the English language at a level no lower than level B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivation letter and European Standard Curriculum Vitae for the Committee to evaluate:
If you wish to find out the exact number consult this link. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Admission to the programme is selective. There are 20 places reserved for the academic year 2022/23, regardless of students’ citizenship. |
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Overview
The EC2U Joint Master’s Degree in “LIFELINE – Lifelong Well-being and Healthy Ageing” is a 2-year Master’s Degree (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each, 120 ECTS in total) that provides students with knowledge, skills, professional and research competences necessary to the specialists of interdisciplinary approaches concerning lifelong well-being and healthy ageing. This degree is in line with professional practice within national and European public institutions and private companies and will form high-level experts in the bio-psychosocial fields related to well-being and aging.
The EC2U Campus provides students with the opportunity to study abroad, gain multicultural experiences, and expand their professional network. Over the course of their learning journey, students must study in at least 2 but no more than 4 of the following 7 EC2U universities:
• Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (Romania)
• University of Pavia (Italy)
• University of Salamanca (Spain)
• University of Coimbra (Portugal)* Accept only EU students
• University of Jena (Germany)
• University of Poitiers (France)
• University of Turku (Finland)
Programme structure
The Joint Master Degree in Lifelong well-being and healthy aging is organized in two academic curricula:
• Healthcare track curriculum
1st semester: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
2nd semester: University of Salamanca
3rd semester: University of Pavia
4th semester: One of the seven University
• Welfare track curriculum
1st semester: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
2nd semester: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi or University of Turku
3rd semester: University of Coimbra or University of Poitiers or University Friedrich Schiller of Jena
4th semester: one of the seven University
The first semester is mandatory at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi. Students define the rest of the study plan in accordance with the course catalogue provided by the chosen universities.
The fourth semester is reserved to thesis preparation, related learning and research activities.
Career opportunities
The objective of this Master’s Degree is to train high-level experts in the bio-psychosocial fields related to ageing. For example:
• Employee/supervisor/manager at national and international biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies
• Laboratory technician/supervisor in public and private health facilities
• Supervisor/researcher/manager in the regulatory field for structures involved in production programmes and preclinical and clinical trials
• Manager/supervisor in structures responsible for the surveillance of biotechnological processes with ethical and psychosocial implications
• Scientific researcher at national and international universities and research institutions
Adviser and consultant in social welfare fields
• Community care case worker and welfare rights officer
• Lifelong well-being and healthy ageing advisor / counsellor
Information on the application process for A.Y. 2025/2026 will be available in March 2025
Information on the application process for A.Y. 2025/2026 will be available in March 2025