University of Waterloo

Kinesiology

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Program Information

School:University of Waterloo
Faculty:Faculty of Health
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Description:Help an Olympic hopeful recover from a torn ligament. Prevent workplace injuries by improving a company's ergonomic standards. Help an older adult live independently for longer. You'll gain the most comprehensive understanding of human movement and learn to prevent and treat movement-related injury and illness. Study human health sciences including biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, neuroscience, and more, and benefit from over 20 opportunities to get out of the classroom and into the lab. Kinesiology is your gateway to a rewarding career in health care and the perfect launchpad for professional school (medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, etc.). With plenty of hands-on experience built in, opting for co-op is an added bonus, giving you up to 20 months paid experience.
URL:Kinesiology at University of Waterloo
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $9,500
International: $48,000
Careers:Kinesiologists

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 87
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus 
  •  Grade12 English 
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including:
  • Any 4U English (minimum final grade of 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70%)
  • Physics (minimum final grade of 70%)
  • Biology (minimum final grade of 70%)
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Not an Ontario high school student?

    We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country.

    If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 26, 2024

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