PG Diploma Course in Geriatric Care: L.N Mithila University

University Department of Zoology, L.N Mithila University is introducing a PG Diploma course in Geriatric Care.

Geriatric Care is the process of planning and coordinating care of the elderly and others with physical and/or mental impairments to meet their long term care needs, improve their quality of life, and maintain their independence for as long as possible. It entails working with persons of old age and their families in managing, rendering and referring various types of health and social care services

Eligibility criteria for the course Geriatric Care:

• Candidate with High Second Class (55% and above) at Master’s degree in Biological (Gerontology, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience)and Social (Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Home Science)from any recognized University are eligible

• Age between 22 and 35 years as on July 01 of the admission year is preferable

Selection Procedure:

• On the basis of marks obtained at the Qualifying Examination besides Aptitude Test and/or Personal Interview

• Written Test, if conducted, shall consist of 50 multiple choice type questions related to biological and social sciences streams

• Reservation for SC, ST and OBC categories as per existing Government policies/University norm

• Student Intake Sixteen

Course Fee:

• Rs 6,000/- only(One time remittance at the time of admission)

• In addition to the course fee, students will have to bear the actual training/project

• Expenses besides living expenses on their own, if required.

Source: Keshav Kumar, click4college Specialist