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Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,214 per credit (CAD 216 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Health Sciences
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 216 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,214 / credit

Information for the 2025/26 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This diploma is for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline and want to deepen their knowledge of aging. It suits those already working with seniors, as well as those with a related degree who want to work with older adults or pursue further graduate study in gerontology.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Admission requires completion of a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum graduation grade point average of 2.5, plus three reference letters attesting to the applicant's personal qualities, ability to complete a post-baccalaureate program, and career potential and dedication to the gerontology field. Applicants obtain a separate application package, including the reference-letter forms, from the gerontology program office rather than applying through the general SFU form alone. No IELTS, TOEFL, portfolio or interview requirement is published for this diploma beyond the reference-letter process, and the page does not state a program start date beyond the general application-package instructions.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,214 per credit (CAD 216 per credit for local students).

Can Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Gerontology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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