Cert in Certificat en gérontologie

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

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Cert in Certificat en gérontologie at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières, Canada is a certificate in Health Sciences programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Certificate

Field: Health Sciences

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 756 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Gerontology at Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres is a 30-credit programme offered part-time, with intake in the fall and winter terms. It develops the knowledge and skills needed to work with older adults across the full spectrum of ageing, from active and autonomous seniors to those experiencing loss of autonomy. The curriculum covers the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of ageing, preparing students to support older adults' needs and interests in community, health, and social-service settings. It suits both new entrants to the gerontology field and professionals already working with older adults who want to formalize their expertise. As a standalone credential, it can also serve as a foundation for further study in gerontology or related health and social-service fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Certificate in Gerontology is per UQTR's program-based process, with intake in the fall and winter terms. Applicants may qualify with a DEC from a pre-university or technical programme, a university diploma or equivalent, or, from age 21, through the experience route with appropriate knowledge and current or past work in a gerontology-relevant field.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Rural

Founded: 1969

Students: 15,129

Programs: 271

Location: Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières principal campus

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en gérontologie award?

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières awards a Certificate in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Certificat en gérontologie cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 756 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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