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MSc Kinesiology (Thesis) at Nipissing University

Nipissing University, Canada

Programme overview

The MSc in Kinesiology is a research-intensive, thesis-based program in human movement, health promotion and applied neuroscience, with focus areas including outdoor physical activity education, physical activity promotion in Indigenous populations and sport management.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; up to 4 years flex-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research using ethical data collection methods, lab-based and applied research, seminars, data analysis, study design and academic writing under a supervisor-led model.

Career pathways

Research scientist or associate, registered kinesiologist, exercise physiologist, health promotion specialist, rehabilitation consultant, and doctoral or health professional studies.

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Application information

International applicants: CAD 28,560 a year (2026-2027). International graduate tuition for the 2026-2027 year (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms, full-time/flex-time), as stated for all Masters programs. Excludes ancillary fees, student insurance plan and UHIP. Source

Graduate intakes: Fall (September) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology and MSc Mathematics (full-time or flex-time); Winter (January) for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc (flex-time and full-time); Spring (May) for MEd (flex-time).

Graduate programmes, all applicants: Fall (September) application deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027) for MA History, MA Sociology, MEd, MES/MESc, MSc Kinesiology, MSc Mathematics. Winter (January) deadline October 23, 2026 for MEd (flex-time) and MES/MESc. MEd Spring (May) flex-time deadline January 15, 2027 (documents January 22, 2027). Applications after the deadline are considered if room remains but are not considered for scholarships or funding; late applications and documents must be in by October 30 (Winter), March 31 (Spring) and July 31 (Fall).

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