Overview

The Gerontology programme from Niagara College Canada graduates of this programme will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.

Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programmes.
Access to Co-Curricular Record programme 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 opportunities:

Clinic or medical centre
Community healthcare organization
Hospital
Long-term care facility
Seniors' residence

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Skills

Health and Aging in Canada

Older Adult and Long Term Care Nursing

Healthy Aging in the Community

Advanced Communication in Nursing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Welland, Canada

Disciplines

Gerontology View 14 other Masters in Gerontology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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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

Technological requirements

A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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