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Bachelor of Human Kinetics
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- French
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A thesis-based master's in sport, physical activity and health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Human Kinetics. Apply critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include subject-related research
- Academic study
- And specialist project roles connected to Human Kinetics. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.
Curriculum
- Thesis-based programme with courses in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis in sport
- physical activity and health
- sport and physical activity in Canadian life
- and selected topics
- plus the master's thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma; the minimum average and prerequisite courses are set per programme (admission requirements tool); applicants who have studied in Canada for under three years may need a uOttawa-approved language test.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Canadian high school diploma (country-specific table on https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/international-applicants); programme prerequisite courses and minimum averages vary by programme; Winter 2027 intake closed to Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health Sciences for international students (French programmes: three years of French-language study or a French test unless studied in an exempt country)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 176
- DALF 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements and deadline for your programme; applications open from mid-October for the following fall term. Apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the application fee (156 CAD). Upload your documents in uoZone using the Admission file checklist (transcripts and any language test results). Receive your offer and pay the admission deposit (2
- 000 CAD) to accept.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,119 - $64,326, $33,119 - $64,326 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $72,170 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | French |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship may reduce tuition for eligible international students in French-taught or French Immersion undergraduate programs. It is subject to course and language eligibility conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,119 - $64,326, $33,119 - $64,326 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $72,170 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 176, DALF 6.5.