Course Overview
The PhD Ageing at Newcastle University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsMPhilA 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.PhDA 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.MDA MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerb |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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