¿Qué aprenderé?

The PhD in gerontology program at Simon Fraser University provides advanced research training in gerontology grounded in an interdisciplinary theoretical foundation, current and prospective substantive issues, a range of research methods and statistical techniques, and knowledge to translate research into practice and policy.

Program Requirements

This program consists of three core courses, two electives, comprehensive examinations, and a thesis. Students may be required to complete up to two additional courses if deemed necessary by the admissions committee. Students may substitute up to three courses from other programs with departmental approval. Students may also complete one directed studies (GERO 889).

Program Length

Students are expected to complete the program requirements in 18 terms.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio

CAD$6.198,33 (US$ 4.455) por año

Student Activity Fee - 75.65

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Septiembre 2025

Lugar

Vancouver Campus

Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 5K3, Canada

a tiempo completo (18 términos)

Costos de estudio

CAN $2,107.43 per term

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Enero 2025

Lugar

Vancouver Campus

Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 5K3, Canada

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Admission to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) program will require a gerontology master's degree or a master's degree from another discipline in which a significant amount of course work and/or thesis/project research deals with aging or the aged. Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. Those not meeting these requirements will need to complete preparatory course work that is equivalent to a master's in gerontology or aging studies. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA). In addition, there must be supervisory capacity in the department to support the candidate's thesis research.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200

Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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