Master in Aging and Health

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Apr 20, 2027, and tuition costs 15,096 CAD per year.

The Master in Aging and Health at Queen's University at Kingston is a 1-year degree program for working professionals. This program is offered in a blended format, combining online learning with short onsite sessions in Kingston, and is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree.

The curriculum includes core courses like Evaluating Aging-Related Programs and Services, Ethics and Aging, and Issues in Aging and Health. Students also complete a master's project and choose from elective courses like Demography and Geography of Aging, Aging and Mental Health, and Pharmacology and Aging.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Gerontologists, Health Educators, Research Coordinators, Policy Analysts, or Program Managers. They can work in industries like healthcare, social services, and government, with employers like hospitals, research institutions, and non-profit organizations.

Queen's University at Kingston is one of Canada's oldest and most respected universities, situated on a compact and historic campus in Ontario. Founded in 1841, Queen's offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, sciences, engineering, business and health sciences. The university is recognized for rigorous academics, strong research output and a vibrant campus culture that blends long standing traditions with contemporary scholarship.

Students benefit from close faculty mentorship, abundant research opportunities and experiential learning through internships, co op placements and community engaged projects. Queen's strong partnerships with industry, government and health institutions create practical pathways into professional careers and applied research. Campus life is lively, with student societies, varsity athletics and cultural events that help build leadership skills and long lasting networks across a diverse student body.

International students receive tailored support for transition, immigration guidance and career services, alongside wellbeing resources and academic advising. Graduates of Queen's are well regarded by employers worldwide and the university's emphasis on critical thinking and applied learning prepares students for further study, research careers and roles in public and private sectors. Kingston offers a welcoming and accessible environment for study in Canada.