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.
See the printable one page overview sheet (PDF) for application information. For questions about the program, please contact knesgrad@ucalgary.ca.
The deadline to apply is March 1.
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's degree in science. It typically takes two years of full-time study to complete an MSc. To apply, you will need two letters of reference - see the details here (PDF) of the letter to be completed.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The faculty has a doctorate program in Kinesiology. It typically takes four years of full-time study to complete a PhD. To apply, you will need two letters of reference. See the letter here and learn more (PDF).
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