Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological, and biological aspects of aging. It includes the study of changes in adults as they age, the ways that society changes with an aging population, and how to apply this information to programs and policies for older adults. The University of Regina bachelor’s degree in gerontology takes an active health approach to anticipating the needs of an aging population. It is one of the few programs in Canada to combine exercise science and the study of aging.
Earning a degree in gerontology can be beneficial for most careers that assist older adults, so there are many career possibilities.
The gerontology bachelor’s degree program at the University of Regina will prepare students for a health career that has impact, in a growing field. Students get career-ready with a 15-week, full-time fieldwork experience, applying what students learned from studying their major. This level of experience prior to degree completion is not common in other undergraduate kinesiology programs.
| Level | Bachleors |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 48 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 100 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 22995 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 83 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | 120 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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