Overview

At Social Work - Gerontology from Lakehead University research and theory in Gerontology is reviewed, and the thesis or major project taken in the collaborating academic unit will have a gerontological focus.

Key facts:

Research and theory in Gerontology is reviewed, and the thesis or major project taken in the collaborating academic unit will have a gerontological focus.

Programme Structure

Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse; the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care.

In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, care giving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada
Orillia, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work Gerontology View 16 other Masters in Gerontology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
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Tuition Fee

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International

15334 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7667 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

5390 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2695 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Canadian/Permanent Ontario Resident: $2695

Living costs for Thunder Bay

1149 - 1720 CAD /month

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Funding

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