PhD Gerontology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary programme covering the aging process, including social, psychological and biological aspects, preparing students for careers addressing the needs of aging populations. Students identify a major professor and a home department.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Interdisciplinary; home department of the major professor | Duration: Median time to PhD 4.2 years | Intake: Fall 15 June; spring 15 November; summer 15 March | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

Career pathways

Careers addressing the needs and challenges of aging populations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Gerontology on-campus degrees encompass interdepartmental training. Students should identify a Major Professor and home department and meet these departmental admissions requirements. Applicants are asked to complete a supplemental self-statement form specific to the Gerontology Program. Program Requires GRE: Yes Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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