Ageing MPhil, PhD, MD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

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. Increased life expectancy has changed a lot in the last century.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months; MD full time: 2 years; MD part time: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Technology for an ageing population : Research and development of innovative assistive technologies 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.

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Application information

Entry 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. MD A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 15,950 a year (2027/28). MD part time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months;

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8300f-92/#how-to-apply

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