The PhD is a 48 month, full time, blended online interdisciplinary doctoral program (i.e. annual onsite period followed by online/distance components) designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to:

• compare and contrast research methodologies and methods in Aging and Health
• design and carry out independent research in Aging and Health,
• have a solid foundation of specialized discipline-specific knowledge
• have an understanding of aging and health issues in Canadian society from perspectives of multiple academic and professional disciplines.