GERONTOLOGY
POST-DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To maintain full‐time enrolment and be eligible for a post‐graduation work permit (PGWP) or to work in Canada, you must complete both the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care certificates within one academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms).
Application
Review requirements & deadlines
Submit your application
Note: Apply first to the Gerontology program. If your application is accepted, you will automatically be enrolled in the Hospice Palliative Care program.
Submit your transcripts & documents
Application assistance
An international recruiter can answer your questions and help with your application and next steps.
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Following successful completion of the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care certificates, the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) allows you to work in Canada for up to one year.
This program provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and may also help international graduates qualify for permanent residency in Canada through various immigration programs.