Overview
The Gerontology program from Niagara College - Toronto is ideal for nurses who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and building leadership skills in caring for the health of older adults in diverse settings. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.
Highlights
- Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
- Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
- Experiential learning including more than 250 hours of clinical placement.
- Over 42 hours of hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs.
- Over 50 hours of online simulation learning to integrate knowledge and geriatric assessment.
- Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.
- Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Career
- Clinic or medical centre
- Community healthcare organization
- Hospital
- Long-term care facility
- Seniors' residence
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Clinical Skills
- Health and Aging in Canada
- Older Adult and Long Term Care Nursing
- Healthy Aging in the Community
- Advanced Communication in Nursing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications to open (not competitive) programs are processed on a first come, first serve basis starting in November each year.
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Disciplines
Gerontology View 16 other Masters in Gerontology in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required
Tuition Fee
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International
19242 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9621 CAD per semester during 12 months. -
National
5158 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2579 CAD per semester during 12 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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