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Diploma of Kinesiology

Langara College

Vancouver, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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 years): 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

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Some programmes add supplemental forms
Interviews
Auditions or portfolios (e.g. Social Service Worker
Gerontology
Design Formation
Theatre Arts
Nutrition and Food Service Management)

Accepted academic background

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab; Some programmes add supplemental forms, Interviews, Auditions or portfolios (e.g. Social Service Worker, Gerontology, Design Formation, Theatre Arts, Nutrition and Food Service Management)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 56
Duolingo 110

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Kinesiology. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Langara College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,355, $21,832 CAD
Application fee	$155 CAD
Deposit	$9,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	West 49th Avenue Campus
Faculty or school	Health
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Scholarships

Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.