Offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology: Master of Science (MSc) is a master's degree in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).
SFU's MSc in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology uses multidisciplinary approaches to investigate fundamental properties of human structure and function as they relate to health, movement and physiology. The thesis-based program combines a seminar on research and a quantitative analysis course with two graduate electives approved by the supervisor, a formal MSc proposal, and a defended thesis, normally completed over six contiguous terms with continuous thesis enrolment throughout. Students may add an optional specialization in Translational and Integrated Neuroscience, which carries its own coursework and workshop requirements, or in Interdisciplinary Oncology for cancer-related research. The degree suits those heading toward research or academic careers in biomedical and movement science.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: This program page covers degree completion rather than admission, stating only that all graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements in the SFU Calendar's Graduate General Regulations plus the specific requirements of the program. In practice, BPK requires applicants to contact and secure a supervisory arrangement with a potential faculty supervisor before submitting their application, since admission depends on that fit; there is no fixed subject-background requirement, but applicants need enough prior knowledge to succeed in a research-based program, as judged by the prospective supervisor. Applications include transcripts, a CV, a one-to-two-page statement of interest, and three references. Under SFU's general master's standard, applicants need a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (or 3.33/4.33 on the last 60 units); non-native English speakers must meet the university's minimum (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall/6.0 per band, or TOEFL iBT 90 overall/20 per section).
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
