Health, Ageing and Society (MSc)

The growing impact of ageing populations and societal challenges

Populations worldwide are ageing, creating new challenges for healthcare systems and society. As people live longer, often with multiple chronic conditions, there is a growing need for innovative ways to support their health, independence and quality of life.

The Master’s in Health, Ageing and Society gives you the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to address these challenges. By connecting health sciences, biology, healthcare policy and social perspectives, you learn to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

Why ageing matters

Supporting health and ageing requires more than medical care alone. Biological, social, organisational and policy factors all influence how people age. Understanding how these factors interact is essential to promoting independence, participation and quality of life, and to developing sustainable solutions for the future of healthcare.

Why choose Health, Ageing and Society?

Our master's programme is built on three unique and essential pillars:  

• Interdisciplinary approach combining biology, society and healthcare policy
• International classrooms with students and lecturers from all over the world
• Intergenerational contact with older adults and stakeholders

You will explore ageing from multiple perspectives. You’ll learn how health, wellbeing, healthcare systems and society interact, and how innovation can contribute to better outcomes for older adults. You do this in an international classroom with students from different nationalities. Another distinctive feature of the programme is the active involvement of older adults in education and research projects. Through co-creation and intergenerational learning, you gain valuable insights into the real-life experiences, needs and perspectives of older people. This helps you develop solutions that are relevant, practical and grounded in everyday life.

Hear from our students

What is it really like to study Health, Ageing and Society? In the below video's, hear directly from our students why they chose the programme and what they have learned.

From healthcare challenges to career impact: what role will you play?

Graduates from the MSc Health, Ageing and Society make meaningful contributions across many fields. Some pursue academic research or policymaking, while others explore careers in healthcare organizations, consultancy or advisory roles.

Examples include:

• Policy advisor
• Healthcare consultant
• Researcher
• Project manager in healthcare organisations
• Quality advisor
• Innovation specialist
• PhD candidate

Alumni insights

Curious about where our graduates go? Explore our alumni stories to learn how former students shape the future of health and ageing.

Podcast Oud & Goud

Interested in topics such as digital healthcare, the biology of ageing or dementia? In the Oud & Goud podcast, an older adult and an expert come together to discuss current issues related to health and ageing. By combining personal experiences with professional knowledge, each episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to grow older.

Listen to Oud & Goud on Spotify.

Ready to explore the programme?

Curious about the courses, learning approach and skills you will develop?

→ Explore the About the Programme page