Kinesiology
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 17,951 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Kinesiology

    About

    If you want a program where you’ll explore the human body inside and out, you’ve found your fit.

    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.

    Dive into over 20 immersive, interactive lab experiences — from sport injury management and exercise physiology to motor control, biomechanics, and first-year anatomy in the human cadaver lab — where you’ll turn textbook knowledge into real-world, practical skills.

    Kinesiology is your gateway to a rewarding career in health care and the perfect launchpad for professional school (think medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more). With plenty of hands-on experience built into the program, co-op is an added bonus, integrating 20 months of paid experience into your degree.

    Whether you eventually work with Olympic hopefuls or someone striving to overcome a cancer diagnosis, Kin is your in.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    Ontario students: 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

    Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

    How to apply

    Apply directly to this program on your application.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    What can you do with a degree in kinesiology?

    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.

    Sample careers

    • Orthopaedic Surgeon – MSK Centre
    • Ergonomist – General Motors of Canada
    • Physiotherapist – McMaster University, Health Services
    • Occupational Therapist – 1 to 1 Rehab
    • Pedorthic Technician – Bioped Footcare Centres
    • Respiratory Therapist – Alberta Health Services
    • Chiropractor – Evolve Massage Wellness

    Learn about the future of careers in health and helping professions.

    Read profiles and view videos about the path Kinesiology graduates took to pursue their career.

    Further education

    While the full range of further education depends on your personal interests and goals, graduates often choose professional and graduate programs in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, biomechanics, anatomy, and neuroscience.

    Considering med school? Learn how you can get into medical school.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,951 / per year
    Kinesiology
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo