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Bachelor of Gerontology

St. Thomas University

Fredericton, Canada
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 (3 years): 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

Secondary school completion with five Grade 12 academic courses including English at about 70% or the international equivalent
official transcripts
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 89
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 61).

Accepted academic background

High school completion with a university-preparatory programme; five Grade 12 academic courses including English, comparable to Canadian standing; country-specific certificates listed (e.g. India CBSE/ISC, Nigeria/Ghana WASSCE, GCE, Chinese gaokao, Korean senior high school certificate); official transcripts sent directly by the school

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check entry requirements and the deadline (31 August 2027 for September International applicants are encouraged to apply by 1 June for September and 1 October for January) at Apply through the Common Application (member-specific STU screens) or the STU portal and pay the 55 CAD fee Send official secondary and post-secondary transcripts and English test scores (ETS code 0803) Receive the offer Apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,098 CAD
Application fee	$55 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Fredericton
Faculty or school	Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.