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Newcastle University: Ageing

Institution Newcastle University View institution profile
Department Faculty of Medical Sciences View department profile
Web https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences
Study type Research

Summary

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.

Within the MPhil, MD and PhD Ageing, areas of exploration include: - biology of ageing

  • age-related diseases

  • ageing health and society

  • technology

  • nutrition and oral health

  • ethics

Increased life expectancy has changed a lot in the last century. We are living longer, and our quality of life depends on healthy ageing. Older people are at increased risk of disease and disability. 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.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

MD

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

A Global Leader in Postgraduate Medical and Health Sciences Education

The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University is one of the UK’s most respected centres for advanced medical, bioscience, and health sciences training. With roots dating back to 1834, when medical teaching first began in Newcastle, the Faculty has evolved into an internationally recognised powerhouse for postgraduate education and research. Today, we combine world-class clinical partnerships, cutting-edge research institutes, and an inclusive global community, creating an environment where postgraduate students can develop as future researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and innovators.

As part of a Russell Group university, we …

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