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The PhD in Aging and Health is structured for working professionals to complete remotely. This full-time 48-month program combines online coursework with brief in-person sessions in Kingston, blending the advantages of face-to-face networking with the convenience of distance education.
Queen's University offers Graduate Diploma (GDip), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctorate (PhD) programs in Aging and Health, providing an in-depth exploration of aging with emphasis on health and wellness. These interdisciplinary programs examine personal aging processes, societal impacts of aging, and policy frameworks for promoting healthy aging. Designed for modern learners, the GDip, MSc, and PhD programs feature a hybrid delivery model combining intensive on-campus sessions with online learning. This approach offers both professional networking opportunities and flexible study options. Graduates will be equipped for diverse careers serving older populations across government, business, and nonprofit sectors, with PhD graduates additionally prepared for research and academic roles.
For admission to the PhD program applicants should have a master’s degree in a related discipline.
Test Requirements
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
Computer-Based Test: A minimum score of 250 and a minimum Essay Rating score of 5.0
Paper-Based Test: A minimum score of 600 and a Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 5.0
Internet-based test: A minimum score of 100 and a minimum score of 4 for writing
IELTS - English for International Opportunity - A minimum score of 7
MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment Battery - A minimum score of 90
PTE - Pearson Test of English Academic - A minimum score of 70