Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for regular students applying to be admitted to the Master of Science program are as follows:
- An Honours Bacehlor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a second class standing 75% average (B).
- References. Each applicant must submit two letters of reference from faculty members who taught him/her as an undergraduate.
- Proof of proficiency in English (if applicable); accepted examinations and required minimum scores for graduate studies are listed on the English Language Proficiency page.
- Sample of Work. Each applicant must submit one copy of a term paper written during the last two years of undergraduate studies.
- Each applicant must submit a letter indicating why he/she wishes to pursue graduate studies.
For admission requirements for probationary and transitional students can be found in the Graduate Studies Calendar, Academic Regulations - Categories of Admission to the Master's Program. With respect to admission requirements to a qualifying program, under certain conditions applicants who do not meet the University's and the Department's requirements for admission to graduate studies may be considered (see Graduate Studies Calendar - Admission Requirements - Qualifying Program).
Deadline for applications to the Master's program is February 1.
Specific Admission Requirements
Biomechanics
It is essential that a student have at least a one-term course in each of the following areas: general physiology, statistics, biomechanics of movement, anatomy, calculus, computer science, and physics (mechanics). Students can be admitted to the program lacking one or more of these essential courses, but the deficiency must be made up in the first or second term. In addition, it is desirable, but not essential, that students have competency in biochemistry, exercise physiology, physics (electrical science), and neuroanatomy.
Neuroscience
Students should have at least a one-term course in neuroscience (learning, performance, motor control or sport psychology), statistics and computer science. Students without this background will be evaluated for entrance to the MSc program in terms of their specific research interests as outlined in their application letter. As well, depending on their proposed area of study, anatomy, biomechanics and/or psychology may be required.
Physiology and Nutrition
It is essential that a student have at least a one-term course in each of the following areas: general physiology, physiology of physical activity, biochemistry, statistics and biomechanics. Students can be admitted to the program lacking one or more of these essential courses, but the deficiency must be made up in the first or second term. In addition, it is desirable, but not essential that students have competency in anatomy, calculus, computer science and physics (mechanics).
Degree Requirements
The minimum course requirement for the MSc degree is four one-term (.50 unit weight) graduate courses. Included in the MSc program must be at least one-term course related to quantitative analysis, such as methods, modelling, mathematics, or statistics. Graduate courses must be selected in consultation with, and approved by, the student's supervisor or advisor.
A thesis on an approved subject is required and is defended by an oral examination. The research is conducted under the supervision of the student's advisor and the thesis committee. The MSc thesis committee consists of a minimum of three faculty including the student's supervisor.
The minimum residence requirement for the MSc degree is two terms full-time from an Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
The requirements for a Master's degree in Kinesiology must be completed within six terms. In order to complete the program during this time period a candidate is expected to devote to research as much of the summer following completion of courses as is necessary to complete the thesis. Students must obtain permission from the Department Graduate Committee and the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, to continue registration beyond the six terms.
All graduate courses except those designated in this Calendar as Cr/NCr must be assigned a numerical grade. Students must obtain an average of at least 72% (B-) in the set of courses which they present in fulfilment of course requirements for any graduate degree.
Any student who registers for a course in a department outside the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences must receive a numeical grade for the course. Unless the course is designated Cr/NCr in the Graduate Calendar, the student must ask the instructor to submit a numerical grade. The student must clarify this requirement with the instructor within the first two weeks of each semester.
Both the MSc and PhD degree students must register for two of the following: KIN 670A, KIN 670B, KIN 670C; KIN 670D; KIN 670E; KIN 670F; KIN 670H; KIN 670I to fulfill degree requirements.