Course summary
The range of research topics for our Ageing MPhil, PhD and MD programmes is diverse. We accept proposals from many areas related to ageing and age-related health. Within the MPhil, MD and PhD Ageing, areas of exploration include:
- biology of ageing
- age-related diseases
- ageing health and society
- technology
- nutrition and oral health
- ethics
- Biological mechanisms of ageing. Intrinsic cellular and molecular mechanisms and biomarkers of the ageing process.
- Clinical studies of age-related diseases. Experimental medicine and translation of basic science for patient benefits.
- Ageing health and society. The social dimensions of population ageing, and health care policy and provision.
- Technology for an ageing population. Research and development of innovative assistive technologies. They exist to support independence and quality of life.
- Nutrition and oral health. The role of nutritional factors in healthy ageing and the impacts of oral health.
- Ethics, philosophy and engagement. Ethics and principles underlying attempts to improve the quality of later life. This includes working with older people and their representative organisations.
Entry requirements
Academic English Language If English is not your first language you will need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU