Master of Kinesiology (MKin) at University of British Columbia

About

The Master of Kinesiology (MKin) is a non-thesis, 30-credit course-based degree with broad course offerings, field experiences and knowledge from leading practical and theory experts in clinical kinesiology and performance and coaching sciences. The expected time to completion is 3-4 terms, with the possibility of completing the program in one year (3 terms).

* A thesis is not part of this program, distinguishing the MKin from the MA/MSc programs.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1) Check Eligibility

Minimum Academic Requirements

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement: 96

Reading

23

Writing

24

Speaking

26

Listening

23

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement: 7.0

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Speaking

6.5

Listening

6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior Degree Requirements

Four (4) Year Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or other related fields of study. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of B+ or 76% in upper division (third and fourth year courses) is required. Also, at least 12 credits of third or fourth year courses in the A grade range (first class), comparative to UBC's grading system of 80% or higher is required.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 27,557

Application Fee

CAD

Master of Kinesiology (MKin)

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

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