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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomechanics - Honours at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Biomechanics is a BSc program in the Faculty of Kinesiology, whose curriculum is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators. Places are limited and the Faculty admits to the Fall Term only. This is the Honours version of the degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology  |  Department: Faculty of Kinesiology  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

A 54-unit Kinesiology core, a 36-unit Biomechanics major (Engineering 202, 212, 311, 349; Kinesiology 396, 463, 566; Mathematics 211, 275, 277; Mechanical Engineering 317), 12 units of 300-level or higher Kinesiology options and 18 units of open options, with Honours requirements.

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Entry requirements

Students should refer to the Standard Admission requirements listed in the Admissions section of this Calendar. Prospective students should refer to A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements in the Admissions section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements. Applicants must meet all deadlines and requirements. Refer to . The Faculty of Kinesiology admits students to the Fall Term only. All programs offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology have a fixed number of places for students.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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