Course Description
The University's Institute for Ageing and Health is Europe's largest research centre for cross-disciplinary studies on ageing and the health and welfare of older people. Our research covers the following areas: Clinical studies of age-related diseases: including experimental medicine and translation of basic science for patient benefits. Biological mechanisms of ageing: intrinsic cellular and molecular mechanisms and biomarkers of the ageing process. 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 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: research on issues related to the ethics and principles underlying attempts to improve the quality of later life and involvement with older people and their representative organisations.

Course Fees
Fees for 2009-10 are £4,195-£12,750 full-time, and £2,100-£6,380 part-time.

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Entry Requirements
MPhil and PhD candidates: an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an area of basic, clinical, or social science relevant to the proposed topic of research. MD candidates: a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent medical degree, together with appropriate experience. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.

Venue Description
Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Claremont Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear
NE1 7RU

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