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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Niagara College - Welland Campus Niagara College - Welland Campus, Canada

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CAD 19821

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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85

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Internationally trained are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

The Gerontology program is ideal for nurses who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and building leadership skills in caring for the health of older adults in diverse settings. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.

Program Highlights

  • Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
  • Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
  • Experiential learning including more than 100 hours of clinical placement.
  • 42 hours of hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs.
  • Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
  • Over 50 hours of online simulation learning to integrate knowledge and geriatric assessment.
  • Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 35 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 85 - Score in Speaking & Writing - 22
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 57
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a college diploma or university degree in nursing.

6.5 IELTS Score
85 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19821

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

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