Overview

Gain practical experience through guaranteed practicum placements totaling up to 336 hours, enabling you to refine your skills. Tailor your studies with specialized focuses such as adult development and gerontology, sexuality and relationships, and youth studies.

Careers in Family Studies and Human Development

Graduates from the University of Guelph Family Studies and Human Development program are prepared for a variety of graduate studies opportunities and career pathways, all under the context of working with individuals and families.

Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:

Adult or Parent Education

Community-based Services

Counselling or Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Secondary School Teaching

Sexuality Education

Speech and Language Pathology

Working with Older Adults

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development

Nutrition

Psychology

Couple and Family Relationships

Genetics and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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89

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 15 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

89

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Prerequisites course requirements must be met in order to be considered eligible to the degree program/major of choice.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44552 CAD / year

≈ 44552 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7772 CAD / year

≈ 7772 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers in Family Studies and Human Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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