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Overview
The Institute of Gerontology at King's College London is one of the leading gerontological research and teaching centres world-wide. Founded in 1986, the Institute is at the vanguard of multi-disciplinary research and teaching, acting as a bridge between the social and clinical sciences.The objectives of the Institute are to:
- Engage in state of the art research into the demographic, sociological, psychological, financial and institutional processes of adult ageing.
- Provide multidisciplinary, research-led education and research training for both clinical and social scientists, including practitioners in health, social care, government and the voluntary sector.
- Engage critically with social policy issues for the benefit of older people both nationally and internationally.
Key facts:
The Institute's inter-disciplinary nature is reflected in its broad research sponsorship base; it has received funding from UK Research Councils (i.e. ESRC, MRC, EPSRC & AHRB), from many of the charities concerned with the welfare of older people and from government (including the Department for Work and Pensions & the Department of Health).
Accreditation
Officially accredited/recognized by the Privy Council, King's College London (KCL) is a large (enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King's College London (KCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
Programme Structure
The research is focused on three core areas:
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Health Sciences View 185 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree in a subject appropriate to the research area.
Tuition Fee
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International
20820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20820 GBP per year during 72 months. -
National
5500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 72 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
For information about fees and funding please visit: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/index.aspx
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