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.
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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.
Master’s Degree in Innovative Aging Studies
Required Core Courses (24 credit hours)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 6099 | Research Methods in Gerontology | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6483 | Theories of Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6484 | Geriatric and Age-Related Diseases | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6485 | Population-Based Research on Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6486 | Biology of Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6715 | Healthy Aging: Behavioral and Clinical Outcomes | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6717 | Healthy Aging in the New Millennium | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6771 | Clinical Neuroscience of Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 6487 | Anti-Aging Interventions | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6808 | Data Science and Technology in Gerontology | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6440 | Fundamentals of Medical Physiology | 1 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6474 | Medical Cardiovascular and Muscle Physiology | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6419 | Medical Endocrinology and Reproduction | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6459 | Nutrition, Metabolism, and Human Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging
Required Core Physiology Courses (9 credit hours)
Required Core Aging Courses (9 credit hours)
Physiology Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 6419 | Medical Endocrinology and Reproduction | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6479 | Medical Gastrointestinal Physiology | 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6410 | Physiology of Circulation of Blood | 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6413 | Advances in Hypertension Research | 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6414 | Advanced Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology | 2 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6470 | Advanced Respiration Physiology 1 | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Aging Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 6486 | Biology of Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6771 | Clinical Neuroscience of Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6485 | Population-Based Research on Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6715 | Healthy Aging: Behavioral and Clinical Outcomes | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6717 | Healthy Aging in the New Millennium | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6487 | Anti-Aging Interventions | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6808 | Data Science and Technology in Gerontology | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| GMS 6459 | Nutrition, Metabolism, and Human Aging | 3 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
Elective Courses (3 credit hours)


