Dalhousie University offers MA/MS in Kinesiology, a master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science programme in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 16 months, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Sport and Exercise Science
Duration: 16 months
Delivery: On Campus
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Kinesiology is a thesis-based graduate degree delivered in person from Dalhousie's Halifax campus, offered full-time or part-time over a minimum of 16 months. Students undertake independent, original research under faculty supervision, with the program focused on theoretical and applied aspects of human performance, combining disciplinary theory with practical application and skill development. Admission requires meeting the Faculty of Graduate Studies' general requirements together with program-specific criteria emphasizing research capability and background knowledge in kinesiology or human performance. The program is described as supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration within the health sciences, drawing on connections across institutions in and around Halifax. Graduates are positioned for roles in research, sports science, rehabilitation, ergonomics, and biomedical design, including positions such as kinesiologist, exercise physiologist, sports administrator, or sport performance analyst. The program suits students seeking a research-based graduate credential in human performance, whether aiming for applied professional practice in performance-related fields or continuing on to doctoral study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Dalhousie's MSc in Kinesiology, offered through the School of Health and Human Performance, requires a four-year honours (or honours-equivalent) degree in kinesiology or a related discipline, with a sufficient academic background in the field. The School sets a program-specific minimum admission GPA of 3.5 in the last 60 credit hours, above the Faculty of Graduate Studies' general 3.0 minimum, and successful applicants typically exceed this. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the School's English-language standard: TOEFL iBT 92, IELTS Academic 7, or Pearson PTE Academic 65 overall (nothing below 54); the requirement is waived for a degree completed at a recognized English-language university in a country where English is a national language.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Dalhousie's live Dates and Deadlines page still shows the September 2026 entry cycle as of mid-September 2026, not the 2027 cycle. For that cycle, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work close February 15, 2026; the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture) closes March 1, 2026; and the Health Sciences post-diploma option closes June 15, 2026. All other undergraduate programmes are considered on a rolling, space-available basis for both domestic and international applicants, with no separate international closing date published; May 15, 2026 is only the deposit and English-proficiency deadline, not an application deadline. Dalhousie has not yet published September 2027 entry dates. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
