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MSc Kinesiology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Program is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics. One emphasis of the program is research related to the problems encountered by a special populations during physical activity and to the adaptation of human movement to meet the special requirements of these populations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Areas of research include: Pediatric exercise physiology Exercise and health psychology Biomechanics Exercise physiology Exercise rehabilitation Motor control Motor learning Cardiovascular physiology Molecular biology Nutrition and metabolism Sensorimotor control Neuromuscular plasticity.

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Entry requirements

MSc studies in Kinesiology consists of both course work and a research thesis, and takes a full-time student about 2 years to complete. Required credentials: Honours Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Kinesiology, Physical Education or some related field of study

Graduate programmes accept applications for September, January and May admit terms; programmes listed without open/close dates do not accept applications for that term.

Graduate application open and close dates differ for domestic (Canadian citizens/permanent residents) and international applicants and vary by programme and admit term.

Apply through the official page: https://gs.mcmaster.ca/how-to-apply/

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