UF’s Online Graduate Programs in Innovative Aging Studies

UF’s Online Graduate Programs in Innovative Aging Studies

Aging is reshaping healthcare, communities and the way we support people across the lifespan. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, shift your career focus or explore aging as a field, UF offers flexible, fully online graduate programs you can complete between shifts, meetings, school pickup or anything else on your calendar.

Explore UF’s online aging programs below and find the path that fits your goals.

Online Master’s Degree in Innovative Aging Studies

If you’re interested in aging as more than just a statistic or life stage, this master’s degree offers a deeper perspective.

The Master of Science in Innovative Aging Studies focuses on aging as a biological, psychological, social and human experience. Through this fully online 30-credit program, you’ll learn how aging affects individuals, families and systems of care.

Designed for working professionals and career changers, the program lets you apply what you’re learning in real time or use your coursework to support your next career step.

Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging

This program blends two areas of study that are increasingly connected in healthcare: physiology and aging.

The Master of Science in Medical Physiology and Aging combines a strong foundation in human physiology with focused coursework in aging. It’s a good fit for students who want to understand how the body changes over time and prepare for medical, research or health-focused career paths.

Offered entirely online, this 30-credit degree can be completed in as little as one year and is designed to fit around work, school and other commitments.

Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice

Not everyone is ready for a full master’s degree — and that’s okay. This graduate certificate offers a flexible, low-pressure way to explore aging while building skills you can use right away.

This 15-credit certificate introduces key ideas in aging and geriatric practice, like how aging affects health and quality of life. You’ll focus on evidence-based approaches to care, support and advocacy, with an emphasis on how that knowledge shows up in real-world settings.

This certificate is a good fit if you want to build focused knowledge in aging, explore the field more deeply or take a thoughtful step toward future graduate study.

In some cases, credits earned through the certificate may apply toward a related master’s degree at UF, pending admission and academic performance.