Kinesiology at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Leads to the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Kinesiology at Waterloo was the first of its kind in the world. You’ll learn from world-class professors experts who are changing lives by creating solutions to big health challenges. You’ll combine biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, social sciences, nutrition, and neuroscience to gain the most comprehensive understanding of human movement. Available in the regular system of study or the co-op system.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Study mode: full-time | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

About half of the classes you'll take will be Kinesiology courses, with topics ranging from environmental physiology to trauma biomechanics to exercise psychology. Sample upper-year courses include Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Nutrition and Aging.

Career pathways

Graduates often pursue careers where they can help people. Common areas include physiotherapy, chiropractic, ergonomics, health and safety, exercise management, and nutrition, often in clinical settings such as hospitals or health centres.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario applicants: Six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including Any 4U English (minimum final grade of 70%); Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70%); Any two of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (minimum final grade of 70%); Admission averages: low 80s (regular) and mid-80s (co-op). How to apply: Apply directly to this program on your application.

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.

First-year students are admitted for the September (fall) term only. Terms: fall (September to December), winter (January to April), spring (May to August). Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies can start in the winter, spring or fall term.

Applications for September 2027 entry close on 1 February 2027 for programs other than Engineering (documents due 15 February 2027) and on 15 January 2027 for Engineering programs other than Architecture (documents due 1 February 2027). International students have the same deadlines. Full-time applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Part-time, online, post-degree and non-degree studies: winter 2027 applications close 30 October 2026 for degree and non-degree (13 November 2026 for post-degree); spring 2027 applications close 26 February 2027 for degree and non-degree (12 March 2027 for post-degree). Optometry closes 12 November 2026 and Pharmacy closes 6 January 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/admissions/how-to-apply

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