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PhD Geriatric Medicine

3 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Edinburgh

Program Overview

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. 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.The Royal Infirmary is also the base for studies investigating the role of fitness training after stroke, the effect of stroke on muscle function and fatigue after stroke, in close collaboration with the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences; and for new studies investigating the role of glucocorticoids in the aetiology of delirium following surgery.

Program Key Stats

£21000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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1290
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Additional Information & Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent is normally required, Test scores: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Audiologist
  • Dental lab technician
  • Dietitian
  • Geriatric pharmacist
  • Geriatric psychiatrist

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