Kinesiology - Bachelor [4 Years]
$23,789 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Kinesiology

  • BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta is a 4-year teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Kinesiology is the study of human movement as it relates to exercise science and athletic performance.
  • The various types of degree offered by the department are:
    • Bachelor of Kinesiology 
    • Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport and Tourism 
    • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology 
    • Bachelor of Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education
  • This program is a science-focused degree that specializes in the promotion of health, the prevention and management of chronic disease, and the enhancement of human performance.
  • The department gives students access to all the state-of-the-art learning, research, and athletic facilities at the University of Alberta while offering small class sizes and specialized, interactive programs.
  • With every degree program, students will also have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing a practicum in their final year.
  • The University of Alberta is one of the top 5 universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, award-winning professors, a diverse and welcoming community.
  • The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation has excellence in teaching and research-both of which were recently recognized in the QS World University Rankings by subject where the faculty was top 10 in the world in sports-related subjects, for 2017, 2018 and 2019 rankings.
  • The faculty is home to a wide range of facilities, which rank among the best-equipped facilities for teaching, research, sport, and recreation of any university in Canada.
  • Job opportunities after BSc in Kinesiology are Certified Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Therapist, etc and the average salary goes up to 39,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $22568 $22568 $22568 $22568
Health Insurance $97 $97 $97 $97
Books and supply $1125 $1125 $1125 $1125
Total Fees $23789 $23789 $23789 $23789

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 115 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have to complete the English (Literature and Composition), Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics language course.
  • Students have to complete one course from the following subjects to get admission in this program:
    • Physical Education
    • Math/Sciences
  • Students should hold an English Language Proficiency test score.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Complete International Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
  • Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
  • Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.