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Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology
St. Thomas University, Canada
CAD 20322
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 55 Waived
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
89
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Gerontology examines the experience of aging from different perspectives: psychological, sociological, physical, spiritual, and philosophical. It’s the study of the process of aging, how society defines aging, and how individuals understand their own later years.
Gerontology at STU
Gerontology at STU is one of two stand-alone programs in Atlantic Canada. As a multidisciplinary department—drawing on courses from Psychology, Sociology, and Women’s Studies and Gender Studies—students develop an understanding of what it means to age and the progression of human development and self-fulfilment from multiple perspectives.
What sets STU’s Gerontology Program Apart?
- Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate.
- Students can complete a Bachelor of Arts with a major or minor in Gerontology, a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Gerontology (in partnership with NBCC), or a Certificate in Gerontology.
- Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.
- STU is home to the Third Age Centre—an autonomous, community-based non-profit organization that empowers older adults to maintain healthy, independent lifestyles—and Gerontology students are invited to participate in projects undertaken by the Centre.
- The university’s Chair in Community Health and Aging, Dr. Albert Banerjee, teaches courses in the Gerontology department.
- Students benefit from faculty expertise in mental health and aging, death and dying, critical approaches to nursing homes, understanding dementia, counselling older adults, and narrative gerontology.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 89
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
20322
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 55 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships
At St. Thomas University, we are committed to recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement while also supporting students with demonstrated financial need. Our entrance awards program includes:
- Entrance Scholarships—based on academic achievement and overall student involvement
- Application-based Entrance Awards—recognizing students who balance academics with extracurricular, volunteer, or community achievements
St. Thomas University Scholarship (Renewable)
If you have an admissions average of 80% or higher, you will automatically be considered for the St. Thomas University Scholarship (Renewable) when you apply for admission.
- Valued at up to $20,000
- Renewable for up to four years
- Consideration given to academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and community contributions
Chancellor's International Scholarship
Value: Full International Tuition
Number: 1
Criteria: Awarded annually to top-ranking international students entering their first year. Selection will be based on academic excellence, with attention given to leadership qualities. Students must maintain a minimum annual average of 3.7. For further information on renewal criteria.
President's International Scholarship
Value: Varies up to a maximum of full tuition and renewable for three additional years.
Number: Varies
Criteria: Awarded annually to top-ranking international students entering first year. Academic excellence is the sole selection criterion. To be eligible for the renewable portion of the award, students must achieve a minimum annual average of 3.7. For further information on renewal criteria.
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Value: 50% on tuition fees
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Deadline: 1 June, 2026
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