Program Overview

Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD in Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences program is a nationally and internationally recognized program that advances knowledge and pursues careers in health, aging, illness, and injury prevention. This program understands cellular to societal implications of physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle, preparing students for careers in a wide range of health fields.

Program Overview

• Department/School: Kinesiology and Health Sciences
• Faculty: Faculty of Health
• Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
• Delivery mode: On-campus
• Program type: Doctoral, Research
• Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
• Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
• Study option(s): Thesis

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Program Details

In this program, students complete graduate courses, including cross-disciplinary seminars and specialized graduate research seminars, comprehensive examinations, and contribute to a growing body of knowledge through research. Students submit their work to peer-reviewed presentations and publications. The coursework and research can be focused in one of three areas: biomechanics, neuroscience, or physiology and nutrition. Within these areas, there is a strong emphasis on aging, injury, and disease prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation.

Admission Requirements

• A master's degree with a minimum 75% average in a relevant field (normally Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or Health Studies and Gerontology, but other degrees in Life and Social Sciences could be suitable as well)
• Letter stating research interests and why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that can be anticipated as part of completing the degree
• Check out the institutional thesis repository to see recent submissions from the department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences graduate students

Application Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
  • These are questions specific to the program being applied to
• Transcript(s)
• Writing sample
  • Submit one copy of a term paper, research project, or thesis written during the student's last year of master's studies
• References
  • Three references are required from faculty members who taught the student while in a Master's program. Normally, one must be from the master's supervisor
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for the program
• Review living costs and housing
  • Learn about the PhD housing guarantee program for admitted students
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students

Supervisors

• Review the finding a supervisor resources
• Applicants must secure a supervisor to be admitted. Potential supervisors can be contacted at any time pre- or post-application.