About at the Gerontology

WHAT IS GERONTOLOGY?

Gerontology focuses on describing, explaining, and changing the physical, psychological, social, historical, and cultural elements of aging. This includes the institutions that influence and shape aging on a social and environmental level (Baltes & Baltes, 1192, p. 8).

 

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE MEDITERRANEAN GERONTOLOGY?

Located in Antalya, one of the most beautiful cities in Turkey, Akdeniz University hosts one of the most distinguished branches of science in the world. GERONTOLOGY!

Many more courses such as Gerontology, Pharmacology of Aging, Introduction to Gerontology, Biology of Aging, Social Psychology, Sociology of Aging, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Gerontological Rehabilitation, Active and Healthy Aging, Nutritionof Older People, Japanese in cooperation with all sciences whose field is human and human life. It provides 4 years of undergraduate education with its content.

Akdeniz University Department of Gerontology, which hosts many international projects, symposiums and activities, will prepare you with its facilities and accredited education and will enable you to leave a mark on the world.

While you are studying, you can benefit from Antalya's sporting activities and cultural opportunities, experience its tourist attractions and participate in many activities that can improve yourself. You can also share this experience with your friends with the numerous clubs of the university.

 

GERONTOLOGY AN INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

The 30% English curriculum is a great advantage for students. You can improve your language practice, meet students from different cultures and benefit from many student exchange programs.

 

60+ REFRESHING UNIVERSITY

60+ Refreshment University, which is the Social Responsibility Project of the Gerontology department, provides educational support to individuals aged 60 and over with the concept of lifelong learning. By taking part in this project, you can improve yourself while completing your education, and witness how the theoretical knowledge you learned in the course is transformed into practice before you leave the classroom. Akdeniz University Gerontology offers you the chance to experience while you are studying, which you cannot find anywhere else.

 

SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC STAFF

Akdeniz University Department of Gerontology increases the quality of your education with its internationally proven academic staff who have received awards in many fields.

The Akdeniz University Gerontology Department, which cooperates with many foreign universities, has the opportunity to follow not only the developments in Turkey but also the world, thanks to the lectures and conferences held with the participation of visiting faculty members!