Kinesiology Graduate Degree Programs
Course-based degree
The Faculty of Kinesiology has one course-based degree - Master of Kinesiology. This is a multidisciplinary education specializing in high-performance and clinical exercise physiology.
Benefits include:
- Extensive hands-on experience and unique practicum opportunities (unpaid work for credit).
- Eligibility to take the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Exercise Physiologist exams.
- Opportunity to gain experience teaching lab courses to undergrads.
Admission requirements can be found by clicking the button below. For questions about the program, please contact knesgrad@ucalgary.ca.
The deadline to submit a complete application and all supporting documents is March 1 for Canadian and Permanent Residents. References are due by the application deadline please ensure you apply well before March 1 to allow referees sufficient time to submit references by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The deadline to submit a complete application and all supporting documents is February 1 for International applicants. References are due by the application deadline please ensure you apply well before the February 1 deadline to allow referees sufficient time to submit references by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Master of Kinesiology (MKIN)
Thesis-Based Degrees
Thesis-based programs can be completed in a number of different disciplines depending on your area of interest and training.
Master of Science (MSc)
The faculty has a Master of Science Degree (MSc) which is thesis based. It typically takes two years of full-time study to complete an MSc. Prior to applying, you should have a supervisor in the Faculty of Kinesiology arranged. You will also require two letters of reference as outlined here.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The faculty has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology which is thesis based. It typically takes four years of full-time study to complete a PhD. Prior to applying, you should have a supervisor in the Faculty of Kinesiology arranged. You will also require two letters of reference as outlined here.
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