Course summary
Our Ageing and Health MRes is for graduates with a BSc in life or other sciences. It is also suitable for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing research. We work across the full spectrum of age-related challenges. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD. You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then complete a 24-week research project. Our teaching is research-informed. Course content changes to reflect developments in:
- the discipline
- the requirements of external bodies and partners
- student feedback
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Modules
For the latest module information, please visit our course web page.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: • a life science or related discipline • or an MBBS/BDS degree with high grades This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background. 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 6.5 in all sub-skills).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU