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.
For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website
We offer courses relevant to Performance and Coaching Science, as well as Clinical Kinesiology.
No supervisor is required for admission to the MKin program. Applicants may apply directly to the program, and the Graduate Committtee will select candidates from the pool of applications. Opportunities to work directly with a faculty supervisor may be available through field placements or directed (research) studies.
Interested applicants are advised to visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
MKin Students may only apply for the September program start date. DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND AND THE LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE MKIN PROGRAM, WE WILL REACH OUR MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR STUDENT INTAKES FOR THE SEPTEMBER PROGRAM START DATE AND CANNOT ACCEPT ANY STUDENTS FOR JANUARY INTAKE.
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.
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 three most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:
Overall score requirement : 5.0
Reading
5.0
Writing
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Listening
5.0
Overall score requirement : 96
Reading
23
Writing
24
Speaking
26
Listening
23
Overall score requirement : 7.0
Reading
7.0
Writing
6.5