BA/BS in Gerontology is a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences programme offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Gerontology minor at Simon Fraser University is administered by the Department of Gerontology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It offers multidisciplinary study of the physical, social, and psychological aspects of aging, covering topics such as the biology of aging, mental health in later life, family and social relationships among older adults, and policy and service delivery in aging-related care. The minor can be combined with any bachelor's degree program at SFU, allowing students from other disciplines, including health sciences, sociology, psychology, and kinesiology, to add a formal specialization in gerontology to their primary credential. It does not exist as a stand-alone degree; students complete it alongside a major program and it is recorded on the transcript together with that major. Graduates typically pursue work in health care, long-term care administration, social services, and policy or research roles connected to Canada's aging population.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The Gerontology minor can be combined with any bachelor's degree program at Simon Fraser University and does not carry separate admission requirements of its own; students must be admitted to and remain in good standing in a primary degree program, then declare the minor through the Department of Gerontology.
