Overview

The Aging and Health, Postgrad.Dip from Queen's University students now have the option to complete the program in any two consecutive terms: i.e., fall and winter terms; or winter and summer terms; or summer and fall terms. Prospective students can now review the proposed timetable of courses, which is available in the program requirements section below, and apply to enter for the two consecutive terms that maximizes their ability to take courses of interest to them.

GDip in Aging and Health graduates will be able to:

Prepared to work in positions that require a comprehensive knowledge of society and normal healthy aging,
Able to analyze research and other forms of knowledge that inform efforts to support healthy aging of individuals in a diverse array of personal, community and societal circumstances and contexts,
Able to provide critical analysis of policies, programs and/or systems that support healthy aging and/or those who care for older adults in society.

The intensive onsite sessions introduce students to core courses and provide an opportunity for in-person interaction with faculty and fellow class members. Elective courses are completed at a distance, online. The blended format of onsite intensives and online components couples networking and experiential opportunities with the flexibility of distance learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Aging
Demography and Geography of Aging
Normal Aging Processes
Aging and Mental Health
Chronic Conditions and Self Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences Gerontology View 118 other Masters in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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88

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the Graduate Diploma, applicants must have a B+ average or above from any four year undergraduate degree program or equivalent.

Official transcripts from all current and previous universities attended:
Two references (submitted via the online application system):
Resume - submitted to Graduate Assistant:
For international applicants, proof of acceptable competency in English is required:

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38376 CAD / year

≈ 38376 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12144 CAD / year

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Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

GDip in Aging and Health graduates will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kingston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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