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225 Master's degrees in Gerontology

Gerontology (Distance Learning)
Gerontology looks at ageing and its impact on individuals and society. Explore the changes people experience as they age and the effects of ageing populations on society at the Gerontology (Distance Learning) Postgrad. Cert. course offered at the University of Southampton. This course is ideal if you need the flexibility to combine work and postgraduate study.
Sociology - Gerontology
The Sociology - Gerontology programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree delivered full-time at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course focuses on ageing populations through a sociological lens. Students can choose between thesis or course-based routes to complete their studies within two years.

Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning)
Discover the challenges associated with ageing, and assessing academic and policy evidence at the Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning) MSc course offered by the University of Southampton. This distance learning master's degree will teach you how to carry out policy evaluation to improve older people's wellbeing, with a focus on ageing societies.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
In the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at University of Pennsylvania you’ll develop expertise in physical assessment, complex clinical decision making, diagnostic and interventional procedures, prescriptive knowledge, and patient care management across the continuum of acute care services, from critical care to discharge to the patient’s transition back into their community.
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The Salem State University offers a degree in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Courses are offered primarily in the evening hours and are planned so that the part-time student can complete the program in three to three and one-half years.
Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Track
The Hofstra University's Master of Science with a major in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Track will graduate AGACNPs who will be prepared to provide quality, holistic, scientifically sound, and patient-centered care while optimizing the health and well-being of diverse populations and communities for the betterment of humanity.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Moravian College offers this Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree program.
Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation
This flexible, international, online learning program from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences focuses on interprofessional issues related to Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation.
Aging Services Management
The Aging Services Management degree offered at University of Southern California prepares business leaders to succeed in meeting the aging population’s unique needs, including supportive housing.

Gerodontology (Dental Surgery)
The Gerodontology (Dental Surgery) programme from University of Malta is structured over a three-year academic period, inclusive of 2 semesters per year and two summer periods of eight weeks each.
Child and Family Studies - Family Gerontology
The M.S. Child and Family Studies - Family Gerontology program at Ohio University offers a more in-depth study of children, adults and families along the life span. The program prepares individuals who are interested in studying and/or working with families in many settings, including human and social service agencies, and programs for youth, adolescents and elders.
Applied Gerontology
The Applied Gerontology programme at the University of North Carolina Wilmington focuses on improving the quality of life for the ageing population. This degree is delivered through the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, offering students a comprehensive education in health promotion and disease prevention.
Public Health - Gerontology
The Public Health - Gerontology programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Public Health degree focusing on ageing populations. Available in full-time or flex-time modes, it is delivered on-campus in Thunder Bay or via online distance learning. The course typically lasts between two and four years to complete.
Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist programs at Eastern Michigan University prepares nurses to meet the needs of the community for health care providers/nurses with advance practice knowledge and skill.
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist at The City University of New York is a comprehensive graduate programme designed for nursing professionals. This advanced course focuses on specialised care for adult and elderly populations, offering rigorous academic training through a flexible study mode at the university.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The Ageing and Dementia Studies programme offered at Bangor University will provide a dedicated route for high calibre students who (may have a specific research aim in mind and) are ready to carry out independent research leading to PhD level study.
Gerontology
The MA in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University, prepares students for professional or academic roles requiring specialization in aging.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program from University of South Carolina is the first academic program in the nation designed to prepare professionals to increase physical activity and improve health in populations.
Long-Term Care Administration
A Long-Term Care Administration degree at University of Southern California prepares you for leadership roles to meet this growing demand.
Geriatric Medicine
The disciplines of Geriatric Medicine in Xi'an Jiaotong University and School of Basic Medical Sciences has been undertaking the core curriculum for undergraduates majoring in Clinical Medicine, Oral Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nursing, Forensic Medicine, along with the English teaching of specialized core curriculum for overseas medical students.