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Bachelor of Gerontology

Niagara University

Lewiston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Gerontology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Health care provider
Social services provider
Mental health worker
Case worker
Geriatric care manager
Advocate
Hospice and palliative care
Residential living facilities
Government agencies
Insurance
Policy research

Curriculum

The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals. The programme page does not list individual courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with transcripts translated into English (WES or The Evaluation Company evaluation for non-US records)
Common App or NU application
250-word essay
English proof (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 110) and financial documents for the I-20. Secondary-school record guideline of 16 academic units
No minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with transcripts translated into English (WES or The Evaluation Company for non-US records), Common App or NU application, 250-word essay, Financial documents for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the requirements and deadlines for international students (1 Nov for spring
1 May for fall) at Apply online with the Common App or the NU application and pay the 100 USD international application fee. Submit secondary-school transcripts translated into English (WES or The Evaluation Company evaluation for non-US records)
A 250-word essay
English proof and financial documents for the I- Receive the admission decision (typically 3-4 weeks) and the I-20
The international processing fee is 125 USD. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20 and pay the 350 USD SEVIS fee.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,680, $40,260, $39,260 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Lewiston
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Gerontology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.