Overview
The rapidly ageing population in Singapore and concomitant need for trained professionals in the health, social and psychological services have given rise to an imperative need for the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Graduate Diploma in Gerontology, Master of Gerontology and PhD in Gerontology programmes. As the needs of the elderly are specialised, dedicated attention within the training to address specific characteristics, such as the ageing process, demands interdisciplinary courses in Gerontology.
Singapore University of Social Sciences’ Master of Gerontology, with Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and PhD option, is the first in Singapore to offer a holistic training programme for a rewarding career in the eldercare and silver sector. Graduates from the programme will have acquired advanced knowledge and skills to be leaders and consultants in the field of gerontology. They will be prepared to perform challenging roles and functions in both government and private sectors.
Career Prospects
The programme is recognised by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, National Council of Social Service, Ministry of Health, Gerontological Society and Workforce Development Agency. Graduates can apply for positions in government, statutory boards, profit and not-for-profit agencies and eldercare services.
Programme Structure
Each of the courses in the GCGER programme is 5 credit units and can be taken on a stand-alone basis. These courses can be stacked to a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology upon successful completion of 15 credit units of coursework.
Compulsory Compliance Courses (15 cu)
This is a programme with weekend classes. Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 in their coursework as part of the fulfilment of the GCGERC programme.
Find out more on the admission eligibility criteria and tuition fee.
Admission Requirements
Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
For SUSS graduate programmes that are conducted in the English Language, you must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR)* if your undergraduate degree is not awarded by an English-medium university, or your undergraduate degree is awarded by an English-medium university but the language of instruction was not English.
* at least an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 85 (internet-based), or a PTE Academic score of 58, or C1 Advanced score of 180 [score must be obtained within the last 2 years at point of application].
Applicants with an undergraduate degree that was conducted in English but awarded by a non-English medium university must produce an official letter from the university to certify as such in order to seek waiver of the ELPR requirement.
Financial Assistance
N.A
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