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Gerontology, Doctoral/PhD

The Doctoral Program in Gerontology is an intercampus, interdisciplinary research degree program at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) and University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Program Overview

The program provides an interdisciplinary and integrative perspective on the process of human aging and the experiences of growing old. The approach acknowledges the complex, dynamic, and bi-directional relationships among individuals and the historical, political, economic, environmental, psychological, social, cultural, and biological contexts in which aging occurs. The goal of the program is to train a new generation of gerontology scholars conversant with interdisciplinary and integrative paradigms and research designs employed to examine the unique, reciprocal, and dynamic nature of aging in context.

Program Details

Class Format

• In-Person
• Full Time
• Part Time

Program Location

• University of Maryland, Baltimore
• University of Maryland Baltimore County Campuses

Program Length

• 4-5 years

Credits to Complete

• 61 (UMB)
• 67 (UMBC)

Cost/Credit Hour

• In State: $638
• Out of State: $1102

Admissions

The UMB/UMBC Doctoral Program in Gerontology admissions are paused for the next cycle (Fall 2026). The program anticipates opening recruitment again for Fall 2027. The MS Gerontology program is continuing to accept applications.

Academics

Faculty from across disciplines such as psychology, gerontology, pharmacy, and nursing come together to advance expertise in the care of those coping with death, dying, and mourning.

Faculty

The program features a diverse faculty with expertise in various fields related to gerontology.

Research Areas

The program focuses on interdisciplinary and integrative research designs to examine the complex relationships among individuals and the contexts in which aging occurs.