‘There is a need for academic education in the longevity field’

The GCLS Executive Master in Longevity Science explores aging from biological, financial and societal angles.

Last month, we reported on the launch of The Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS), the first higher education institution dedicated solely to longevity science. Situated in Geneva, the college prides itself on Swiss academic standards, emphasizing scientific rigor and practical relevance. Its programs are designed to not only impart knowledge but also equip students with the skills necessary to tackle real-world scientific challenges; it is a holistic approach that aims to ensure its graduates are not only well-versed in theoretical concepts, but are also prepared to apply their learning in practical settings.

My take on this: GCLS offers an Executive Master of Science in Longevity (EMSc Longevity), a distance learning program designed for professionals. With a curriculum covering the latest scientific findings on aging, health and longevity, the program aims to deepen knowledge and enhance credibility in the field. Designed both for practitioners seeking to improve longevity interventions and for financial and policy decision-makers who need longevity expertise for informed decisions, the online delivery allows students to balance their studies with their professional careers.

We sat down with Dominik Thor to discuss how this program addresses the biological mechanisms of aging, the various types of interventions, and the societal and financial implications of increased longevity.

Dominik Thor on getting started

When I started out getting in touch with longevity science, 12 years ago or so, like newcomer to a field, I was looking for information – back then, there weren’t as many books, platforms and then Internet web pages on the subject. Now, there some very good resources out there, but in terms of academic education, the options that we have are limited. Of course, there are courses for medical doctors and so on, but if you don’t have the life science background, I think you are very limited and there is definitely a need for academic education in this field – I hope we can play our part in that.

Dive deeper into GCLS's longevity science program, why it's not just for doctors and more, straight from Dominik Thor right HERE.

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