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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary graduate programme covering the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging, preparing students for careers serving aging populations.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Interdisciplinary (home department and major professor required)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Gerontology graduate programme (M.S./Ph.D.): four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent), transcripts, minimum 3.0 GPA (the programme may alter this), GRE required (GMAT not required), a supplemental Gerontology self-statement form, and home department admission requirements. International applicants need a financial statement and TOEFL PBT 550, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before Jan 21, 2026), IELTS 6.5, PTE 53 or Duolingo 115; applications without TOEFL or IELTS are not reviewed. Deadlines: fall June 15, spring November 15, summer March 15; international applicants apply at least three months ahead.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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