For students attending the course Aging and Age-Related Disorders from a Biological, Epidemiological and Clinical Perspective, 15 hp course code 2QA343

This course aims to equip you, the students, with extensive theoretical and methodological insights into aging, spanning from biological aspects to societal considerations.

Syllabus

Current syllabus and literature

Course registration

Registration to keep your place and attend the course is compulsory. You register yourself in Ladok, a national student administration system. The registration period opens two weeks before the course starts. Once you have registered in Ladok, you will receive access to the course room in Canvas.
Read more about what services Ladok can provide for you.
The Canvas student guide will give you a walk-through of how Canvas works, so when it comes to user-related questions you can usually find the answer there.
Zoom links for the online sessions will be provided on the learning platform Canvas.

Students' evaluation

The course is evaluated according to the guidelines set by the Board of Education.

Course literature

You will find the recommended reading list in the Course syllabus

Information for Spring term 2027

The course will run from January to June 2027. Although the study period spans six months, the online sessions are concentrated within a 10-week full-time block, ending with a presentation at the examination seminar. Attendance at all scheduled sessions is mandatory, and all activities will take place during daytime hours according to Swedish time.

To participate fully, you will need a computer with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection.

Please note that this is a full-time online course, requiring an estimated 20 hours of study per week during the 10-week intensive period.

The language of instruction for the course is English.