PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University

Programme overview

PhD in ageing and dementia studies based in the Dementia Services Development Centre, with a focus on resilience and on developing and evaluating health and social care in ageing and dementia. Research covers community, acute hospital and care home settings, and can be done on campus or by distance learning from the UK or internationally.

Department: Dementia Services Development Centre (Ageing & Dementia@Bangor) | Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

A substantial independent research project agreed with the supervisory team, assessed by a thesis of up to 100,000 words and a viva voce. The thesis can be a traditional narrative thesis or a four-paper format with introductory and discussion chapters.

Career pathways

Research-based training that provides a platform for a career in health and social care research, including contemporary ageing and dementia issues relevant to organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree, minimum 2:2. Applicants without a degree may be considered through admission by experience (mature student status) with relevant work experience, strong references and a personal statement, usually with an interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 on all components or the country-specific English requirement, and a personal statement.

Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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