Program Overview Applied Sociology M.A.Gerontology Ph.D.

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Why Study Gerontology?

The PhD program in Gerontology is an intercampus, interdisciplinary research degree program at UMBC and the University of Maryland School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

You’ll build on 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.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Gerontology?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology Requirements

GRE General Test not required

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by December 15

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Contact Information

Gerontology Program Contacts

Program Director

Kate Hemmis
410-455-3979
khemmis1@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Taka Yamashita
410-455-3979
yamataka@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology