Transfer to Applied Health Sciences

If you are currently an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo and wish to apply to any program with the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, you will be applying for an internal transfer.

Programs offered

The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences offers three different entry programs:  Health Studies, Kinesiology and Recreation and Leisure Studies. Each has its own admissions requirements.

Students interested in a specific Recreation and Leisure Studies major must complete at least one term within the Recreation and Leisure Studies program. They may then apply to change their major to one of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Sport Business, Tourism and Parks Management.

Admission requirements and considerations

To be considered for transfer into a program in Applied Health Sciences, you must have completed a minimum of TWO major courses (i.e., for Kinesiology, two "KIN" courses; for Health Studies, two "HLTH" courses; for Recreation and Leisure Studies, two "REC" courses), as well as at least 5 of the courses required for that degree.

You must meet the high school admission requirements for your program of choice; however, admission decisions will also be based on strength of past university performance. For specific averages and course requirements, please contact Applied Health Sciences' Student Services Coordinator.

As part of the transfer process, you'll be asked to complete a Plan Modification/Application for Internal Transfer Form (.pdf).

Questions?

Questions about degree programs in Applied Health Sciences? Wondering if this is the right degree for you? Make an appointment with Krista Mills, Student Services Coordinator to discuss admissibility, the transfer process, and future course plans.