In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Kinesiology requires the following:
Doctor of Philosophy
a) Consent for supervision from an approved Faculty Member in Kinesiology.
b) An appropriate academic background for the area of specialization.
c) A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 or higher on a four-point scale over the last 10 full-course equivalents and/or last two years of study.
d) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (written), or 92 (Internet-based), or an IELTs score of 7.5, or a MELAB score of 82.
e) Two reference letters.
f) Written confirmation of external funding in accordance with policies of the Faculty of Kinesiology Graduate Program.
g) A student may request a transfer from the Master of Science degree program to the Doctoral degree program, upon the recommendation of the supervisory committee and subsequent approval of the Associate Dean (Graduate) and Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Master of Science
a) Consent for supervision from an approved Faculty Member in Kinesiology.
b) An appropriate academic background for the area of specialization.
c) A minimum GPA of 3.20 or higher on a four-point scale over the last 10 full-course equivalents and/or last two years of study.
d) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (written) or 92 (Internet-based), or an IELTs score of 7.5, or a MELAB score of 82.
e) Two reference letters.
Master of Kinesiology
The following are the minimum requirements for applying to the program. Please note, normally applicants with higher GPAs are selected for admission to the program.
a) A minimum grade of "B" or 3.00 in each of the following undergraduate prerequisite courses or equivalents: Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport Psychology and Statistics.
b) A minimum admission GPA of 3.00 or higher on a four-point scale over the last 10 full-course equivalents and/or two years of study in Kinesiology or an appropriate academic background for the area of specialization.
c) A demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and capable of independent study as shown in undergraduate studies, volunteer work and/or work experience in exercise science areas will be considered.
d) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (written) or 92 (Internet-based), or an IELTs score of 7.5, or a MELAB score of 82.
e) Two reference letters.