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Master of Kinesiology

University of Victoria

  • Victoria, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

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

  • Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution with the equivalent of a B average over the last two years
  • Plus any programme-specific requirements
  • English proficiency by test unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by UVic, Programme-specific requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
  • PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
  • Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,814 CAD
Application fee$187 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusVictoria Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.