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Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology (Thesis-Based) Mount Saint Vincent University Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada

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CAD 10000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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93

TOEFL

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73%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our graduate programs in Family Studies and Gerontology program will help you develop a deep understanding of the key issues that affect this field: family dynamics and development, or individual and population aging. You can focus your studies on Family Studies or on Gerontology. Family Studies considers individuals and families across the life-course, as well as the programs and policies that affect families. Gerontology focuses on issues related to aging and the challenges that older persons encounters.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 93 - With no score less than - 23
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 61 - With no score less than - 54

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, students will normally have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in a social science area (e.g., psychology, sociology, family studies, gerontology, child and youth study, social work, education) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods and at least five courses (2.5 units) in family studies or gerontology are required by all applicants. Where there are deficiencies, students may be required to complete additional undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and obtain a minimum of B in these courses prior to acceptance.

7 IELTS Score
93 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
61 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
73% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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10000

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CAD 90

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11000 Per year

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