Kinesiology (MSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology is designed with the objective of providing you with a highly integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the examination of the relationships among physical activity, health and disease in various populations. Explore your research interest and become specialized in a kinesiology sub-discipline including biomechanics, health, exercise physiology, motor control, sport psychology, ethics, sport governance, and sport history. The emphasis of the thesis w

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Examples of jobs held by our graduates include:; physical therapy/occupational therapy chiropractor; senior specialist, heart and stroke; pedorthist; personal trainer; research associate/coordinator

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in kinesiology, health, physical education or a related field. A minimum B average in the last two years of study. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a writing sample and letters of reference. Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application. At the discretion of the graduate coordinator and the supervisor, students with minor background deficiencies

International applicants: CAD 23,583 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: MA, MSc, MES, MAP, MMus, MKin. International students in research-based master Source

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