Overview

The Gerontology program from Simon Fraser University is for those with an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and who have completed coursework in aging. Two concentrations are offered: Environment & Aging and Health & Aging.

Features

Applicants will upload all their post-secondary transcripts as part of the online process. However, "Official" transcripts must also be received by the Department of Gerontology Graduate Program Assistant directly from each issuing institution.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Interdisciplinary Theories in Gerontology

Community Based Housing, Health and Support Services for Older Adults

Institutional Living Environments

Families, Communities and Health

Aging in a Technological World

Special Topics in Gerontology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

More details

September 1st to 30th for January admission

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

30 alternative credits

A minimum of 30 units, or a project for a minimum of 38 units.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Gerontology View 15 other Masters in Gerontology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

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93

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.

submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.

proof of English Language proficiency

In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.

Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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