Health and Aging (MA) is a master's degree in Health Sciences for Therapeutic Profiles (Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy), BSc programme taught at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Health Sciences for Therapeutic Profiles (Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy), BSc
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McMaster's MA in Health and Aging is an interdisciplinary degree examining the social and cultural dimensions of health and aging, offered through the Department of Health, Aging & Society in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Coursework and research address health and social systems, services and policy, environments and inequalities, and diversity and inclusion, with an emphasis on critically analyzing contemporary issues facing aging populations. Students choose between two routes: coursework plus a major research paper, completed in one year, or coursework plus a thesis, completed in two years. Admission requires an Honours bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a related field. The program admits for September entry, with applications typically due January 15.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field. The program does not publish a specific minimum grade average of its own; international applicants must otherwise meet McMaster's general graduate English-language requirement (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, PTE or CAEL score). Two study routes are offered: coursework plus a major research paper (one year) or coursework plus a thesis (two years); the program admits for September entry.
