Kinesiology - Master of Kinesiology (MKin) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Jumpstart your career in a kinesiology-related field with the unique coursework-based Master of Kinesiology program. The MKin offers a state-of-the-art education that combines interdisciplinary coursework with Work-Integrated-Learning (WIL) through a one-term, 420-hour experiential internship in a workplace setting. You’ll gain invaluable hands-on work experience with experiential practicum opportunities provided by the department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and their partner organizations where you’ll build professional skills and network to fast-track your career goals.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: Kinesiology and Health Sciences | Duration: 12 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: March 1 (for admission in September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Coursework.

Career pathways

Jumpstart your career in a kinesiology-related field with the unique coursework-based Master of Kinesiology program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in kinesiology or a related field with at least a 75% average. Letter indicating why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies.

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.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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