Overview

Increased life expectancy has changed a lot in the last century. They are living longer, and our quality of life depends on healthy ageing.

Older people are at increased risk of disease and disability. Join the Ageing programme from programme Newcastle University .

This can affect their quality of life and impact their families. Newcastle's research and treatment of our ageing population is important for us all.

MPhil, PhD and MD supervision is available in the following areas:

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.

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. They have designed your programme to help you:

perform better as a researcher

boost your career prospects

broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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Programme Structure

Research Areas include:

biology of ageing

age-related diseases

ageing health and society

technology

nutrition and oral health

ethics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Gerontology View 932 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

MPhil

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Full Time Fees

MPhil: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

PhD: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

MD: £31,900 - £46,000 (International)

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your development

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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