Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Gerontology in Vancouver Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,443.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Gerontology equips students for careers or academic pursuits focused on aging studies. This program is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with prior coursework in aging studies. Students can choose between two specialization tracks: Environment & Aging or Health & Aging.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.
Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.
Tuition
CAD
6,198