Study Doctor of Philosophy in Human Ecology - Aging at University of Alberta in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The University of Alberta is the only university in Canada offering a PhD in Human Ecology. It has a long and proud history as an academic discipline and remains tremendously relevant for today's multiple challenges in our daily lives. Human Ecology faculty, collaborating with global scholars, focus on research on the care and support of older adults and adults with chronic illness or disability, costs incurred by family/friend caregivers, contributions and social inclusion of older adults, and age-friendly rural communities.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$10,518.72 (US$ 7,561) per year

Books, Supplies and Instruments - 1200.00

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

North Campus

116 St. and 85 Ave.,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T6G 2R3, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

For the PhD program the Departments minimum admission requirements are a thesis-based masters degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of . Applicants to all programs are also required to submitCurriculum VitaeStatement of Goals and Objectives Form, available under Admission Process on the Department Websitethree letters of reference from individuals knowledgeable about their academic and research capabilitiesPhD applicants must also submit a writing sample

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.