PGCert in Gerontology is a postgraduate certificate in Health Sciences programme offered by MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,938 per year (CAD 5,274 per year for local students).
This post-diploma certificate, offered through MacEwan University's School of Continuing Education, provides specialized training in gerontological nursing practice. The 18-credit program addresses the complex physical and mental health needs of older patients, including care relevant to end-of-life populations, and applies to settings such as home care, acute care, and long-term care facilities. It emphasizes specialized knowledge, compassion, and leadership in caring for older adults. The program is delivered through MacEwan's continuing education offerings at the Edmonton campus, with the university noting plans to add a fully synchronous online option for domestic students starting in Winter 2027. MacEwan partners with the Canadian Nurses Association, giving graduates a pathway toward CNA certification in gerontological nursing. The program is intended for nursing professionals who want to build specialized expertise in the care of older populations, including those already working in home care, acute care, or long-term care environments. No practicum or clinical placement component is described on the program page.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: MacEwan's Gerontology post-diploma certificate admits through two routes. Regular admission requires that applicants be actively registered in Canada as a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Graduate Nurse with a temporary permit, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Practical Nurse. International applicants instead need a minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a recognized institution, with other requirements assessed by home country. For English proficiency the programme page defers to MacEwan's institution-wide English Language Proficiency Requirement: accepted evidence includes IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band, TOEFL iBT 86 total with 21 per section (4.5 overall and per section on the new scale from January 21, 2026), Duolingo English Test 115, CAEL 70 overall with 60 per band, PTE Academic 59 overall with 56 per band, and Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 with a minimum blended grade of 75%; scores older than two years are not accepted. No portfolio, interview, or minimum grade point average is stated for this certificate.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: June 30, 2027. Winter 2027 entry: November 30, 2026. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
