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Bachelor of Aging

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year Arts major on aging, Ageing policy and the services that support older adults.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Aging
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Aging
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Family resource centres
Transition houses
Senior centres
Long-term care facilities
Government departments for aging and family policy
Teaching (Family Studies)

Curriculum

Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in the major. Required courses cover introductory aging and family science
Research and policy courses and a 4000-level capstone
Plus statistics
Library research
Writing
And electives from three core groups. An honours thesis and the internship option are available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with a university-preparatory programme
Canadian curriculum needs a 70% average in the five best academic subjects with no mark below 60%
Other countries per the international requirements page
English test required unless waived.. Entry grade detail: Canadian curriculum: overall 70% average in the five best academic subjects
Minimum 60% in each
University-preparatory English 65% (75% for Public Relations).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completed with a university-entrance preparatory programme from the applicant's own country (country-specific lists on the international page), Transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 86
PTE Academic 59
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and the application deadline for your intended intake. Apply online and pay the 80 CAD international application fee. Upload official transcripts
English test results (IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic or Duolingo) and your passport. After receiving an offer
Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter and letter of acceptance
Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,992, $20,766 CAD
Application fee	$80 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Halifax
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Science
Department	Aging
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	International students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
6 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.