Program Overview

Health and Exercise Science (MSc)

The MSc in Health and Exercise Science builds on the strengths of our undergraduate programs, looking at the mechanistic sciences and how the body works. Areas of specialization include the clinical areas of injury prevention, and the chronic care of certain diseases through exercise. Researchers in the department are asking important questions, from how the body produces new muscle proteins to how stress can influence the cardiovascular system. All of the program's courses are research-based in one way or another. Join a passionate student cohort in the booming field of Exercise Science.

Program Structure

• Degree requirements: Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
• Courses:
  • EXCI 610 Statistics and Research Design (3.00)
  • EXCI 612 Laboratory Techniques (3.00)
  • EXCI 624 Special Topics Seminar (3.00)
  • EXCI 626 Thesis Proposal (3.00)
• Thesis (one of the following courses):
  • EXCI 670 Thesis (33.00)
  • EXCI 680 Thesis (Athletic Therapy) (33.00)
  • EXCI 690 Thesis (Clinical Exercise Physiology) (33.00)

Admission Requirements

• BSc in Exercise Science or related field of study, which includes Kinesiology, Physiology, Psychology, or Biology.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.

Application Process

Review the four steps before applying. Make sure to check for program-specific requirements.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: February 1 (Canadian resident), January 15 (U.S. and international)
• Winter: Not available
• Summer: Not available

Tuition and Funding

• Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
• Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies.
• Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
• The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
• Department: Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science
• Program type: Thesis
• Primary campus: Loyola (LOY)
• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 45 credits
• Start term: Fall