15 PhD programmes in Gerontology in Europe

Gerontology and Geriatrics
The Doctoral programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics offered at Universidade de Aveiro addresses the identified need for advanced training in the fields of gerontology and geriatrics.

Ageing
The Ageing MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University range of research topic is diverse. We accept proposals from many areas related to ageing and age-related health.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia.

Gerontology
Join our community of Gerontology researchers at University of Southampton, and help us contribute to a better understanding of the experience of ageing amongst different groups and societies.

Older People's Health and Complex Conditions
A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Older People's Health and Complex Conditions is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The Professional Doctorate in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University builds on contemporary research evidence underpinning applied practice, health behaviour and health related policy in relation to dementia care from the disciplines of mental health and health and social care management.
Gerontology Research
Gerontology Research 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.
People with Dementia in Acute-Care Hospitals
The goal of this People with Dementia in Acute-Care Hospitals program at Heidelberg University is characterized by a high quality of research, practical relevance of patient-centered dissertation topics, and by a vibrant intellectual environment which includes multidisciplinary collaboration projects with various faculties and departments.
Ageing Studies
The overall aim of the Ageing Studies theme at Brunel University of London is to advance our knowledge and understanding of how to improve the health and quality of life of older people.
Carers and Caring
This cross-university Carers and Caring research group at The Open University UK was established in light of the growth in recognition of carers, their needs and the importance of supporting them.
Ageing, Health and Welfare
We address key questions in the fundamental biology of ageing, animal welfare and food security. How and why does ageing occur and what are its impacts on health and well-being? How do animals cope with pollutants? How do we achieve sustainable animal production whilst protecting animal health and welfare? Ageing, Health and Welfare is offered at the University of Glasgow.
Ageing and Later Life
Research in Ageing and Later Life has a distinguished history within the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care’s Centre for Ageing and Biographical Studies (CABS) at The Open University UK, which involves current and emeritus staff, doctoral students and associated academics from other institutions.
Ageing and Social Change
The purpose of the Ageing and Social Change programme at Linköping University is to expand and advance the doctoral students’ methodological knowledge and understanding of the field of ageing and later life.
Gerontology and Ageing Studies
Our internationally renowned Centre for Innovative Ageing (CIA) is the largest gerontology research centre in Wales and one of the largest in the UK, providing the ideal base for your postgraduate research. This Gerontology and Ageing Studies PhD is offered at Swansea University.
Dementia Studies
Dementia Studies research at the University of Stirling is multidisciplinary, relevant to policy and practice, and places a particular emphasis on people with dementia and those who support and care for them.