University of Calgary offers MA/MS in Kinesiology, a master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science programme in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Sport and Exercise Science
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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This is a thesis-based Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology delivered on campus at the University of Calgary. Students complete two required graduate courses, in statistics and research design, alongside original research culminating in a thesis and an oral defence; full-time completion is expected within two years, with a maximum of four. Within the program, students can pursue research aligned with areas such as biomechanics, exercise and health physiology, health and sport psychology, motor learning, nutrition and metabolism, rehabilitation, sport medicine, wearable technology, or the socio-cultural aspects of sport and physical activity. Admission requires a four-year baccalaureate with an appropriate academic background, a minimum 3.0 GPA over the final two years of undergraduate study, two reference letters, and identification of a prospective supervisor at the time of application. The program suits students who want to conduct original research in human health, movement, and performance rather than pursue a course-only credential. Graduates move into research positions in industry, universities, and health sectors, as well as teaching, health coaching, consulting, and sport administration or coaching roles.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the last two years of full-time study (at least 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree, and a four-year baccalaureate degree with an academic background appropriate to the chosen area of specialization. As a thesis-based program, admission is contingent on securing a supervisor. Programme page's English language proficiency (ELP) section defers to the Faculty's ELP requirements in the Academic Calendar without publishing programme-specific scores, so the university-wide English Language Proficiency requirement from ucalgary.ca (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86 legacy scale, or Duolingo 120) is cited as the general reference per institution excerpt; exemptions apply after prior study in English per that page.
Application Details
Start Date:May, July, September and January
Application Deadline:For Fall 2027 entry, the University of Calgary opens undergraduate applications for domestic applicants on 1 October 2026 and for international applicants on 15 August 2026, both closing on the same firm application deadline of 1 March 2027, with supporting documents due by 15 March 2027 and offers accepted by 1 May 2027. International applicants follow the identical March 1 deadline; the university publishes no separate, later international closing date. Applications are not accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline for most direct-entry programmes, though a small number of programmes (e.g. Nursing) run further selection rounds into the summer while space remains. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
