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Master of Gerontology in Research & Policy

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's on research and analysis of issues facing older adults using social, Behavioural and policy science.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Gerontology in Research & Policy. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: research methods
Experimental design and statistics.

Career outcomes

Research associate
Policy analyst
Organizational leader
Doctoral study in gerontology

Curriculum

Foundation courses on social aspects of aging
Aging policy
Aging psychology and microeconomics
Research methods
Experimental design and statistics
Five electives and a capstone project seminar. 36 credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
Most 3-year degrees
Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
Not considered equivalent)
Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose
CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department	Department of Gerontology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.