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Master of Aging and Family Science

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A thesis-based master's degree in aging or family science.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Evaluate advanced concepts in Aging and Family Science
Integrate foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Aging and Family Science
And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

Aging services
Community and family services
Family life education
Community development
Social work

Curriculum

Total 5.0 units: 3.5 units of coursework (research methods
Statistics-based inquiry
Theory and policy courses) and a 1.5-unit thesis
With one half-unit elective in the field and one graduate elective. Students attend research seminars and use the Maritime Data Centre for Aging Research.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum B average (3.0 CGPA) and programme prerequisite courses
Statement of intent
References and CV
School Psychology and Education programmes add programme-specific conditions on their checklists.. Entry grade detail: CGPA 3.0 (B) in the bachelor's degree (MSc Natural Sciences also 3.0 or 73% over the most recent 10 units
Education programmes: CGPA 3.0 plus teaching experience
MA School Psychology: psychology degree with thesis
B+ in four required courses).

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field, With programme-specific prerequisite courses, Statement of intent, References and CV (see checklist per programme).

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 93
PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Recommendation Letters
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Review the graduate programme checklist and relevant deadline. Complete the Graduate Studies application package and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
Statement of intent
References
CV and IELTS
TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After receiving an offer
Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,576, $14,400 CAD
Application fee	$90 CAD
Deposit	$500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Halifax
Faculty or school	Graduate Studies
Department	Aging and Family Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	5,60
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
September 2027
Apply by
12 Jul 2027
241 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.