Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Gerontology (4 years)

Gerontology is the study of older people and the issues associated with aging. Although it is housed in the Faculty of Health, the program in Gerontology is open to all B.A. students as a minor, concentration, major or specialization. Students learn using a multidisciplinary, intergenerational and cross-cultural approach to aging. The curriculum is based on many disciplines, including physiology, psychology, biology, religious studies, ethics, sociology and public policy.
Career Opportunities
Graduate studies, law and insurance, older adults residences, health promotion and education, retirement home administration, occupational therapy, private business that assists with daily living, healthcare, human kinetics, long-term care, ministry and pastoral services, social work, human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.

All-Academic Transcripts (for students not currently registered in an Ontario high school)

For international students currently enrolled in an Ontario High School, your guidance counsellor will submit your grades on your behalf. Please remember to submit language scores and supporting documentation as required.

Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants listed in the Grade 12 course equivalencies by Province section below.

Applicants from other provinces or territories require a completed Grade 12 with a minimum 70% average.

IELTS - 6.5 overall No band lower than 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 88 overall, Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) - 230 overall, PTE Academic - 60 overall