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Master of Kinesiology

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States
2 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

A four-year degree in the science of human movement and health, With an honours option.

What you will learn

Learners studying Kinesiology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Kinesiologist
Health and wellness specialist
Rehabilitation specialist
Chiropractor
Medical professional
Occupational therapist
Physiotherapist
Ergonomics professional

Curriculum

Four years with an honours option. First year mixes human kinetics
English
Critical reading and writing
Mathematics
Physics or chemistry and psychology
Later sample courses include fitness leadership
Exercise physiology and the sociology of physical activity and sport. Students plan course choices with an academic adviser.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree with minimum GPA 2.5 (some programmes require more); NACES evaluation of foreign transcripts; statement of purpose
resume
recommendation letters
GRE 148/149 or GMAT 500 (MBA) where required; English proof by TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105 or PTE 58
or a waiver.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with official transcripts from all institutions, evaluated course-by-course by a NACES member for foreign degrees; plus statement of purpose, resume, recommendation letters; GRE (148 Verbal, 149 Quantitative) or GMAT 500 (MBA) where the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Kinesiology. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,600 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Bakersfield
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Education
Department	Kinesiology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	27
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.