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MSc Kinesiology and Health Studies (Thesis-based) at University of Regina

University of Regina, Canada

Programme overview

In the thesis-based master’s and doctoral programs in Kinesiology and Health Studies, students have the opportunity to specialize their knowledge and research within their chosen discipline, with the guidance and supervision of faculty members. Graduate students conduct independent research projects in a broad range of kinesiology and health studies areas, like epidemiology, nutrition and exercise, neuro-rehabilitation and physical activity, leisure and therapeutic recreation, disability studies, and sport and recreation management.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies  |  Duration: 2-3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

All Master of Science students take KHS 800 - Graduate Seminar , which introduces them to the research process and research skills, such as academic searches, writing, and presentations. They also take KHS 803 - Research Design in Kinesiology and Health , which introduces them to a range of epistemologies and both qualitative and quantitative research designs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Science A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year bachelor’s degree is required for admission. You must also secure a supervisor before applying to your program. For more information about admission requirements, refer to the graduate calendar . Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Completion of a thesis-based master's program, or a non-thesis based master's program with relevant research experience, with a minimum graduating average of 70 per cent. Examples of acceptable programs may include: kinesiology, sport management, and health-related disciplines.

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.

Graduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). The application portal opens in the first week of August for Fall, the first week of February for Winter and the first week of April for Spring/Summer, in the year before the start.

Undergraduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). Indigenous Education and Nursing do not admit to the spring/summer term; Bachelor of Social Work admits to the fall term only.

Faculty of Graduate Studies programmes without their own deadline: Spring/Summer March 1, Fall July 1, Winter November 1. Some programmes have their own deadlines, for example Aging Studies March 31, History March 31, Anthropology January 31 (Fall) and September 30 (Winter), English February 15 (Fall) and October 15 (Winter). Applications are made online through the application portal.

The graduate application fee is $125, paid online before documents can be uploaded.

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