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    Health and Aging

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    Hamilton, CAMAIn-person1 year
    CA$27,498.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    CA$110.00
    App fee

    Health and Aging at McMaster University is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Hamilton, CA. Tuition is CA$27,498.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering social-cultural dimensions of health and/or aging, systems, services and policy, environments and inequalities, and diversity and inclusion. Offers one-year coursework plus major research paper option or two-year coursework plus thesis option.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Jan 15, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band. Please use TOEFL department code 080 (Other Social Sciences).
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Health and Aging at McMaster University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health and Aging at McMaster University is CA$27,498.
    Is Health and Aging at McMaster University online or in-person?
    Health and Aging at McMaster University is offered in-person.
    How long does Health and Aging at McMaster University take to complete?
    Health and Aging at McMaster University is structured around 1 year.
    What work-permit options follow Health and Aging at McMaster University?
    Post-completion work rights for Health and Aging at McMaster University: 3 years PGWP (Canada)