Master of Aging and Family Science at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The Master of Aging and Family Science is the applied, course-based option in Aging and Family Science. It builds understanding of family dynamics and development, or individual and population aging, with a focus on applying research and critical thinking in professional settings.

Faculty: Graduate Studies | Department: Family Studies and Gerontology | Intake: September; first-round deadline February 15, 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Students specialize in either Aging or Family Science through a non-thesis course-based programme. Research opportunities are available through the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging and the Maritime Data Centre for Aging Research and Policy Analysis.

Career pathways

Careers in aging, community or family services, family life education, community development and social work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prerequisite undergraduate courses: statistics, research methods and social science coursework (2.5 units). Applicants hold a 4-year bachelor's degree in a social science area (for example psychology, sociology, family studies, gerontology, child and youth study, social work, education or health professions) with a CGPA of 3.0 or above. Supporting documents: statement of intent indicating a specialization in either Aging or Family Science, two letters of reference (one academic, one professional), a resume. English proficiency scores are required from applicants whose first language is not English and who completed a degree in a country where English is not the first language.

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

Graduate entrance terms: January and September (programme-specific).

September 2027 initial deadlines: Master of Applied Human Nutrition, MSc Applied Human Nutrition, MA Aging and Family Science, Master of Aging and Family Science and MSc Natural Science February 15, 2027; MA Child and Youth Study, Master of Child and Youth Study, MA/MEd Education, MA Communication and Master of Public Relations April 15, 2027; MA School Psychology December 1, 2026; MA Women and Gender Studies February 1, 2027 (scholarship consideration). January 2027 entrance: MA/MEd Education November 2, 2026.

Graduate application fee is $50 domestic and $90 international.

Apply through the official page: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/

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