Overview
The PhD program in Social Gerontology at McMaster University will apply an interdisciplinary, comparative, and critical lens to analyzing and understanding aging as a social and cultural process, construct, and outcome.
It is the combination of these three perspectives, the ways that they interact with and build on one another, and a focus on both the social structural and cultural dimensions of aging that makes the program distinctive in its area.
The PhD program in Social Gerontology differs from many doctoral programs in this area in that it allows students to develop and pursue broader research interests that may be outside the typical focus on functional health, demography and service management.
Outcomes
Students who complete the PhD in Social Gerontology will acquire theoretical and methodological expertise in social gerontology with a specific emphasis on an interdisciplinary social science perspective on aging and the condition of later age.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Science Perspectives on Health and Aging
- Social Systems, Services and Policy: Critical Perspectives
- Health and Aging in a Global and International Context
- Socio-Cultural Aspects of Health and Aging
- Globalization and Health
- Critical Perspectives on Aging
- Qualitative and Historical Methods in Studies of Health and Aging
- Critical Perspectives in Health & Society
- Quantitative Research Methods in Studies of Health and Aging
- Aging and Inequality
- Critical and Intersectional Perspectives on Gender, Sex and Health
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: B+
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree with an average of at least B+ in a related aging and/or social sciences discipline
- Demonstrated interest and experience in critical approaches to aging
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications and how well their interests align with the research interests and availability of faculty.
- Academic transcripts for ALL post-secondary studies completed or in progress at the time of application
- Two (2) confidential reference reports from instructors most familiar with your academic work
- Statement of Interest
- Sample of Writing. Examples of writing samples may be (but are not limited to): major papers/essays written for past courses; a chapter of your thesis/dissertation; published manuscripts
- Resumé/CV
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you — Non-residents: 4,240 AUD / year (≈ 4,204 CAD / year)
Domestic
Applies to you — Citizens or residents: 4,240 AUD / year (≈ 4,204 CAD / year)
Living costs
Hamilton, Canada
1,173-1,644 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Gerontology.
Available Scholarships
- Rhodes Scholarship — McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 23 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- DFL Scholarship Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- International Peace Scholarship Fund — Grant, 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — Grant, 50000 CAD, Deadline Not specified
- Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program — Grant, 7000 CAD, Deadline 18 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Monthly Scholarship Series — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
- P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) — Grant, 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
- Niara Scholarships — Grant, 500 CAD, Deadline Anytime
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards — Grant, 25000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026
- Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship — Grant, 100000 CAD, Deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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