Gerontology University of Regina

Overview

The Gerontology programme at the University of Regina provides students with a multidisciplinary foundation in the study of ageing and its impact on modern society. This degree focuses on the biological, psychological, and social changes experienced by older adults while integrating core principles of exercise science. Students explore how to develop effective policies and programmes that address the unique challenges of an ageing population through an active health lens.

Why Gerontology at the University of Regina?

Choosing this programme means joining one of the few undergraduate degrees in Canada that successfully merges exercise science with the study of ageing. Students benefit from a curriculum that includes biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor control, providing a robust scientific background. A distinctive feature of the programme is the mandatory 15-week, full-time fieldwork experience, which allows students to develop professional competencies in real-world settings before graduation. Furthermore, learners are taught by expert faculty members who are active researchers in fields such as musculoskeletal health, dementia care, and the role of leisure in the lives of seniors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1143 per credit
• National fee: CAD 568 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Exercise Psychology
• Motor Learning and Control
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Social Aspects of Ageing
• Biological Aspects of Ageing
• Psychological Aspects of Ageing
• Fieldwork

Careers with Gerontology

Graduates are well-equipped to enter a rapidly expanding job market driven by demographic shifts. The programme prepares individuals for meaningful roles in various sectors dedicated to supporting the elderly.

Many alumni also choose to pursue further professional qualifications in specialised fields such as nursing or social work to enhance their clinical or community impact.