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MA Health and Aging at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary study of social and cultural aspects of health and/or aging.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Course Work plus Major Research Paper (1 year), Course Work plus Thesis (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Social-cultural dimensions of health and/or aging Systems, services and policy Environments and inequalities Diversity and inclusion.

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Entry requirements

The MA program in Health & Aging emphasizes the importance of formulating and conveying a critical analysis of contemporary issues and challenges with regard to health and/or aging. Students are encouraged to develop an independent program of research in health studies, aging studies or at the intersection of the two areas of study. Required credentials: Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field.

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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