Interdisciplinary Aging Studies M.A.

Eligibility Requirements

• B.A. or B.Sc. Honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree)
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
• Applicants must have completed a supervised research project, such as a thesis, program evaluation, or community-based research project, or include a 250 word statement that indicates their capacity to conduct independent research.  
• Volunteer work, paid work experience, or other relevant life experiences will be taken into account
• Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our How to Apply: International page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements     
• A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

All applicants, domestic and international, must submit the following documents to complete their application:

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts
• 2 letters of reference: Academic references are preferred; however, professional references will be accepted. Reference forms will be emailed to the referees that you have appointed on OUAC
• Plan of Study/Personal Statement: A detailed 1 page outline of how your proposed research and professional interests align with an interest in aging and fits with that of your prospective supervisor. The Personal Statement must include a paragraph providing evidence of independent research. Applicants must have completed a supervised research project—such as a thesis, program evaluation, or community-based research project—or include a 250-word statement that indicates their capacity to conduct independent research (including experience gained outside of a university context).
• Writing Sample: A sample of your writing of about 20 pages or less providing evidence of excellent scholarly writing. This can include either the submission of the applicant’s B.Sc./B.A. thesis or a scholarly written piece by the applicant for a university course previously taken, or for another formal initiative outside of the university context.  
• Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate)
• Supervisor: A potential supervisor must be chosen as an admission requirement for this program. Please list your supervisor on your OUAC application and discuss this in your plan of study. Please visit the program's Faculty and Research page for a listing of faculty and areas of research. Applicants are responsible for reaching out to a faculty member

For more information on submitting transcripts, re-sending reference links and other application questions, please visit our How to Apply: Domestic or International pages and review Step 4, as well as review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).