PhD Kinesiology at University of Victoria

Programme overview

PhD Kinesiology offered by the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education | Intake: September, January, May | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

The PhD program in Kinesiology is a research-orientated program designed for students who wish to obtain positions at colleges and universities, work in provincial and federal ministries and other public and private organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Potential applicants may contact the Graduate Adviser of the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education for application information. However, to pursue formal admission, the student must complete the application provided on the Graduate Admissions and Records Office website. In addition to the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, admission to the doctoral program in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education includes a master’s degree in kinesiology or related field, a letter describing the proposed research topic, two academic referees, a confirmed supervisor and a current curriculum vitae.

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.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/

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