VIII. Elderly Care 

Introduction to the Elderly Care Major

1. Introduction to the Major

• In the context of global population aging, Elderly Care (Gerontology) has become an essential humanistic and health science field, going beyond service provision to become the art of optimizing the quality of life and dignity in old age. It is a crucial bridge connecting Medicine – Psychosocial factors – and Sustainable Planning.
• At Bodhisastra University, the Elderly Care program is designed as a journey to deeply understand the aging process and nurture holistic care skills, where learners acquire knowledge about health, geriatric diseases, and nutrition, and explore models for managing care facilities, designing suitable living environments, and social welfare policies for the elderly.
• This is the ideal choice for those who crave to contribute to social welfare – develop deep professional expertise – and shape quality of life standards for the older generation.

2. Duration of Training

• Bachelor's: 9 - 12 months (flexible program, suitable for both standard and accelerated study).
• Master's: 9 - 12 months.
• Doctoral: 9 - 12 months.
• The path is streamlined, helping learners pursue in-depth knowledge while conveniently combining it with work at nursing homes or medical facilities.
• Especially at Bodhisastra University, you will overcome limitations: Flexible learning - International degree - Compassionate service breakthrough.
• Work experience in healthcare, nursing, or social service management can be converted into credits, helping to complete a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in just 9–12 months.
• International degrees are consular legalized, opening up global academic and career opportunities in international health and welfare organizations.

3. Training Format

• 100% Online: Comprehensive online learning, flexible for all individuals, especially nurses, nursing home managers, and medical specialists

Outstanding Benefits:

• Degrees are widely recognized globally, opening the door to boundary-less career and research collaboration opportunities.
• No entrance English certificate required. A team of professional interpreters will provide support throughout the course, ensuring you fully grasp complex medical and management knowledge.
• Bodhisastra University Vietnam Office Address: 40 Pham Ngoc Thach, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC.

4. Levels of Training

• Bachelor of Elderly Care – Foundation in Health and Basic Management
• Highlights: Building a solid foundation in Basic Gerontology, elderly psychology, nutrition, and care facility management skills. Enhancing experience through practicing basic care procedures and developing Individualized Care Plans.
• Career Opportunities: Home care nurse/specialist, Case Manager at nursing centers, Consultant on lifestyle and nutrition for the elderly.
• Master of Elderly Care – Service Administration and Advanced Intervention
• Highlights: Helps cultivate strategic thinking in Geriatric Management, developing the capacity to design and evaluate welfare programs, manage service quality, and optimize finances for care facilities. The program focuses on advanced interventions such as Palliative Care and functional rehabilitation.
• Career Opportunities: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of nursing homes/geriatric hospitals, Social policy planner, Consultant for quality management of health services.
• Doctor of Elderly Care – Policy Research and Shaping the Care System
• Highlights: Designed for scholars and leaders seeking to conduct pioneering research, creating new theories and models in Long-term Care, Assistive Technology for the elderly, or care economics. The program requires the completion of a Doctoral Dissertation with significant academic contribution, aimed at shaping policies and elderly care systems globally.
• Career Opportunities: Professor/Senior Researcher in Gerontology, Senior Policy Advisor for Ministries of Health/Labor, Thought Leader in public health care.

5. Advantages of studying at Bodhisastra University

• Bodhisastra University offers knowledge across borders, combining interdisciplinary academics (health, management, sociology) with a core focus on respecting the dignity and quality of life of the elderly. Learners experience a comprehensive program, from scientific research to the design of practical service models, in a multicultural environment that encourages innovation and compassion.
• Bodhisastra University not only imparts knowledge but also accompanies you on the journey of leadership development, helping each individual become the most knowledgeable, dedicated, and standard-raising version of themselves.