Master of Science (MSc) and in Aging and Health

Queen's University Graduate Diploma (GDip), Master of Science (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) in Aging and Health are innovative programs that provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of aging, with a focus on health and healthy living. Students will develop multi-disciplinary knowledge of individual aging processes, the effect of aging on social systems, and the policies needed to support healthy aging. All three programs have been designed to be completed at a distance by working professionals. The programs are offered full-time, through a blended format of online learning and short onsite sessions. The intensive onsite sessions introduce students to core courses and the elearning technology, as well as provide an opportunity for in-person interaction with faculty and fellow class members. Elective courses are completed at a distance, online.

The blended format of onsite intensives and online components couples networking and experiential opportunities with the flexibility of distance learning.

Students in the PhD program will also be prepared for positions in research, and academia. The GDip and MSc are open to applicants who have graduated from any four year undergraduate program, or equivalent, with an overall B+ average. For admission to the PhD program, applicants should have a master's degree in a related discipline.

 

MSc in Aging and Health students are required to take 3 core courses (9 credits), 4 elective courses (12 credits), and a master’s project over 12 months (3 terms – fall, winter, spring/summer). The program schedule is mapped out in the graphic above.

The core courses are (all courses are 3-credit-unit courses):
AGHE 800 Evaluating Aging-Related Programs and Services
AGHE 802 Ethics and Aging
AGHE 811 Issues in Aging and Health
AGHE 898  Master’s Project

The elective courses, and terms they are being offered, are available below (all courses are 3.0 credit-unit courses). Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change.

Fall 2023 term                      
AGHE 803  Demography and Geography of Aging
AGHE 810  Epidemiology of Aging
AGHE 821  Aging and Mental Health

Winter 2024 term     
AGHE 814  Mobility and Functioning Amongst Older Adults
AGHE 816  Pharmacology and Aging
AGHE 818  Rethinking Aging and Dying
AGHE 830  Legal Considerations in Aging

Summer 2024 term
AGHE 804  Health and Social Systems for Older Adults
AGHE 815  Chronic Conditions and Self Management
AGHE 819  Planning for Age Friendly Communities
AGHE 820  Developing Educational Resources for Older Adults

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.