Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Gerontology Research/Policy in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,350
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
UMass Boston's Master of Science in Gerontology Research and Policy equips students to tackle challenges facing diverse aging communities. The program blends social, behavioral, and policy science theories with research methods, giving students both foundational knowledge and practical skills for conducting meaningful research.
This on-campus MS program features daytime classes with options for part-time or full-time study. Degree completion requires 36 credit hours of coursework.
Career Opportunities & Professional Development
Alumni enter rewarding professions serving the rapidly expanding population of adults over 65. Industry data from Indeed.com shows a 75% surge in gerontology-related job openings since 2005.
Graduates secure positions as research specialists, policy experts, and administrative leaders across academic and non-academic institutions, while others continue their education through doctoral programs in gerontology, aging policy, or related disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or international equivalent in all undergraduate work
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits
Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL IELTS PTE or Duolingo English proficiency test scores
GRE scores are NOT required
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited US institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits
Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL IELTS PTE or Duolingo English proficiency test scores
GRE scores are NOT required
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.0, DuoLingo - 100
Tuition
USD
28,350