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    Master of Gerontology

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    Hong Kong, HKMSocScIn-person1 year
    HK$231,840.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSocSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$231,840.

    About the program

    The program provides education and training in social gerontology, covering topics such as mental health, long-term care, caregiving, end-of-life care, aged services management, and social policy analysis with cross-cultural perspectives.

    Focus: coursework
    10 (Social Policy & Administration, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (IANG visa)

    HK$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong is HK$231,840 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Gerontology at University of Hong Kong: 24 months (IANG visa)