Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University
The Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Nanaimo campus in Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 19,612 / year, with the next intake on September 8, 2026.
About Bachelor of Kinesiology
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University
Entry Requirements
- General admission requirements apply.
- A minimum grade of "C+" in English 12, or equivalent.
- A minimum grade of "C+" in Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent.
- Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent.
Notes on Admission
- Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
- The program has five reserve seats for Indigenous students. Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 88
English Program Requirements
Test
Minimum score
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
550 (no section below 56)
TOEFL iBT
88 (no section below 20), 4.5 (No section below 4.0)
IELTS (Academic)
6.5 (no band below 6.0)
CAEL
60
C2 Proficiency, formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
176 overall
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
176 overall
English Studies 12 (BC)
Min. “C”
Pearson (PTE) Academic
60 (no section below 60)
Duolingo English Test
115 (no band less than 105)
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2
Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
VIU English Language Centre
Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5 (UP5) or EAP Level IV on BC EAL articulation
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition
Grade 2 or higher
Accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction, located in a country that satisfies VIU’s English Language Requirements
Completion of recognized diploma (minimum 2 years) or degree program
Accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction, located in a country that satisfies VIU’s English Language Requirements
Completion of six credits of post-secondary English composition and literature with a minimum grade of “C”
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
English at the O-level with a minimum grade of C or 4
CAEL online
60
Pearson (PTE) Online
60 (no section below 60)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
88 (no section below 20)
ILAC Pathway Program
Successful Completion of Pathway 3.3
Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Kinesiology
- athletic therapist
- athletic trainer - therapy
- certified athletic therapist (cat)
- Registered kinesiologist
- exercise physiologist
- exercise therapist
- fitness trainer
- movement analyst – medical
- physiotherapy assistant
- recreational therapist
- rehabilitation specialist
- teacher education
- therapeutic recreationist
Several of these careers require additional schooling. VIU's Kinesiology program provides you with a solid foundation for further education.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
19,612 / year
Bachelor of Kinesiology at Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University
Canada, Nanaimo