Bachelor of Kinesiology
Dominican University of California
- San Rafael, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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 (1): 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
- High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units) or college transfer credit
- Foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES
- AICE
- TEC or WES
- Test-optional
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 105 or equivalent) for students from non-English-speaking countries.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Kinesiology admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,576 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Rafael Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 52 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Scholarships
Dominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,576 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,353 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Dominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.