University of Edinburgh

Course Details

PhD Geriatric Medicine

Course Description

Our research activities and collaborations span preclinical science, experimental medicine and clinical trials, with the focus on the key geriatric syndromes of cognitive impairment, stroke and frailty, each leading causes of morbidity. Our work also encompasses the broader field of healthy ageing. A programme of studies of the effects of use, disuse, ageing, and disease on muscle structure and function. In addition, work continues on the development of case mix adjusted outcome assessment to facilitate increasingly sophisticated comparisons of hip fracture care in different centres.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

career in related field.

PhD Geriatric Medicine University of Edinburgh