Kinesiology - MSc (Coursework) at Waterloo

Program information

Department/School Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Health
Admit term(s)

Fall (September - December)

Application and document submission deadline(s)

February 1 (for admission in September)

Delivery mode On-campus
Program type Master's, Research
Length of program 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s) Full-time
Study option(s) Coursework

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Note: effective Fall 2022, the Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology coursework study option degree type/designation changed to Master of Kinesiology (MKin).

What does it take to get in?

Minimum admission requirements

  • An Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a 75% average.
  • Letter indicating why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies.

Application material

  • 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
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  • Transcript(s)
  • References
    • Two references are required, either from two faculty members who taught the student as an undergraduate, or one from a faculty member and one from an employer with professional qualifications
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25 speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

How much will it cost?

What can you expect at Waterloo?


This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually.  Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation. 

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Program Contact

Alicia Nadon at alicia.nadon@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 41031