B.C Matthews Hall (BMH) on Waterloo's Campus, across Columbia St W.
Discover an entirely new approach to doctoral studies with the Collaborative Aeronautics PhD in Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Tackle challenges facing the future of aviation, aerospace, and space by being a part of collaborative solutions that strive to innovate and make an impact.
Advance your knowledge and skills in your designated area of kinesiology and health sciences (biomechanics, neuroscience or physiology and nutrition) through completing graduate courses that consist of cross-disciplinary seminars and specialized graduate research seminars, comprehensive exams, and submitting your research to peer-reviewed presentations and publications. At the same time, you will complete aeronautical training with Collaborative Aeronautics Program students from other fields, strengthening your interdisciplinary skills to apply your research towards impactful solutions.
Program overview
Department/School: Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Health
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Doctoral, Research
Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- February 1 (for admission in September)
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
- October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)
Key contacts
Alicia Nadon
alicia.nadon@uwaterloo.ca
Considerations for international students before submitting an application
While the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo values international students in our graduate programs, we can only accept a small proportion of these students.
Guaranteed funding packages may not be able to cover all tuition and living expenses incurred during a graduate program and students are encouraged to understand more about the cost of completing their graduate program before applying.
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources
Admission requirements
- A Master's degree with a minimum 75% average in a relevant field (normally Kinesiology or a discipline related to their area of concentration)
- Letter stating research interests and why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies
Degree requirements
- Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences graduate students
Application materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
- If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion
- Transcript(s)
- Writing sample
- Submit one copy of a term paper, research project, or thesis written during the students last year of Master's studies
- References
- Three references are required from faculty members who taught the student while in a Master's program. Normally, one must be from the Master's supervisor
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 100 (writing 26 speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)
Tuition and fees
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
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Review living costs and housing
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students