PhD of Kinesiology
- Windsor, Canada
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year degree in the science of human movement and health, With an honours option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- 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
- Master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 77%
- Plus supervisor or programme approval
- References and a research statement. English scores set per programme (IELTS 6.5-7.0
- TOEFL iBT 83-100).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 - 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 92 - 100
- PTE Academic 68
- Duolingo 120 - 130 (set per programme)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Select the correct intake and apply on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and qualification records. Provide language proficiency evidence when required. Complete any additional department requirements for graduate admission. Pay the application fee if required. Check the application status and admission decision. Accept an offer and arrange the study permit documents if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,897 - $27,267 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Human Kinetics |
| Department | Kinesiology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.
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Tuition is $24,897 - $27,267 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 - 7.0, TOEFL iBT 92 - 100, PTE Academic 68, Duolingo 120 - 130 (set per programme).
Competitive graduate entrance scholarships and departmental awards may be available to eligible full-time research-based graduate students, subject to minimum grades, departmental nomination and programme-specific exclusions. Do not assume a guaranteed award or an identical amount for all graduate programmes.