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Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology at St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University, Canada

Programme overview

Gerontology examines the experience of aging from different perspectives: psychological, sociological, physical, spiritual, and philosophical.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Graduates pursue roles in Social Work, Counselling, Recreational or Occupational Therapy, Long-term Care, Community Agencies, Entrepreneurship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to high school applicants, transfer applicants, returning students, and adult learners; apply through STU Admissions.

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,224 a year (2026/2027). Bachelor of Arts tuition, full-time Source

International applicants: CAD 21,135 a year (2026/2027). Bachelor of Arts tuition, full-time Source

Main intake: September (classes begin 9 September 2026). A small number of students are accepted in January; students are admitted beginning October for the January semester. Intersession starts in May and Summer Session in late June.

High school applicants: scholarship deadline 1 March; application deadline 31 August. Applications, application fee and supporting documents must be received by the Admissions Office by the deadline.

Bachelor of Education application deadline: 1 December. Bachelor of Social Work application deadline: 31 January.

International applicants are encouraged to apply by 1 June for September admission and 1 October for January admission; later applications are accepted but risk insufficient time to obtain study permits.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stu.ca/apply/

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