Health, Ageing and Society (MSc)
Information and activities
Our Master’s Health, Ageing and Society can be your way to change the future! It gives you a fresh view on your personal future, and more in particular, on that of the future of elderly care. On this page you will find all the information you need to make your choice. One click is all it takes.
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We offer various activities where you can meet us: Open Master Days, Student-for-a Day and Experience Days.
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Master's Open Days
Master's Open Days
During the Master's Open Days you’ll have the opportunity to learn all about Leiden University’s master's programmes. Attend presentations about your chosen programme(s) or practical matters such as admissions and housing. Get real insight into the content of your preferred master's, along with the career opportunities it will bring.
When are the next Open Days?
Student for a Day
As a student-for-a-day, you will participate with our students in a day of lectures and working groups. We have scheduled dates in each of the various courses, i.e. Biology of Vitality and Ageing (BVA), Older Individual (OI) and Organisation of an Ageing Society (OAS). The perfect opportunity to experience the atmosphere and student life at the LUMC!
You can join on:
- Monday, 13 October 2025, 09.00-16.00 (BVA)
- Friday, 14 November 2025, 10.00-15.00 (BVA)
- Thursday, 4 December 2025, 09.00-15.00 (OI)
- Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 09.00-16.00 (OAS)
Join us and register now for student-for-a-day.
Our student ambassador will guide you through the day. Please chat with our student ambassador or send an e-mail to masterhas@lumc.nl if you want to join.
If you cannot make it the entire day, please contact us so that we can arrange an alternative time schedule.
Experience Days
Experience days will be on:
- Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 16.00-18.00 (incl. snacks)
- Monday, 20 April 2026, 16.30-18.30 (incl. snacks)
During the Experience days, you will gain a broader insight in what it is like to study Health, Ageing and Society by following the interactive mini lectures of the three main modules of the Master’s. Next to that, you will have the opportunity to talk to our students, alumni and master staff about the programme, career aspects and any other questions you may have. Also, our student ambassador is present to tell you more about the life as a HAS student.
The programme for the experience day on 28 October is as follows:
16:00-16:30: welcome and Master information
16:30-17:00: mini lecture by Raymond Noordam
17:00-17:30: mini working group
17:30-18:00: alumni interview and student experience
After 18:00: ending with snacks!
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Introduction video
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Each year, our students create a yearbook in which they describe their experience with the programme and their internships, interview older individuals, talk about the field trips, and much more. Check out the yearbooks below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ for an answer on the most frequently asked questions about our programme.
More info?
For more personalised information about the Master’s chat with our student ambassador or get in touch with our study advisor, Anna Bolhuis via studyadvisorhas@lumc.nl.