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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.

See the difference between a course-based and a thesis-based degree. Learn more.

Dr. Kati Pasanen, PhD

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