Mount Saint Vincent University

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Gerontology

Mount Saint Vincent University

Faculty:Faculty of Professional Studies
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Gerontology
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,387
Scholarships:6

Description:

Gerontology is the study of issues related to aging and the challenges that older persons encounter. As health care improves and birth rates decline, the proportion of older adults in Canada and around the world is increasing rapidly. The faculty in the Family Studies and Gerontology department will help you to learn to recognize aging issues, and understand the dynamics in the health and human service system that must respond to our aging population.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Mathematics 
Grade 11 academic or advanced mathematics can be replaced by Grade 12 academic or advanced mathematics. One additional natural science course is required. A final grade of 65% or higher in Grade 12 English is required, and no individual grade should be below 60%.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 16, 2021