Program Overview
The Kinesiology and Health Science at York University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Kinesiology and Health Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Kinesiology and Health Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and molecular muscle physiology
- respiratory/exercise physiology
- thermal regulation
- endocrinology and metabolism
- vascular biology/cell signaling
- neuromotor control/eye-hand coordination
- visual perception/attention/sensorimotor integration
- molecular neuroscience
- ergonomics/occupational biomechanics
- biomechanics of disease and injury
- health psychology (eating disorders, behavioural cardiology, pain and aging, cancer prevention and treatment)
- epidemiology (physical activity and fitness, childhood injuries, chronic disease and aging, maternal and child heath)
- rehabilitation of clinical populations
- health and sport
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to any of the Master degree programs, a student must:
- Be a graduate of a recognized university, with at least a B+ standing in the last two years of full-time study, or with qualifications accepted as equivalent by the Senate Committee on Admissions; and,
- Have a strong academic background relevant to the area of study to be pursued at the Masters level; and,
- A faculty member available for supervision.
GPA Requirements: B+
Language requirements
- Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based): 600
- Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based): 100
- IELTS (Academic module): 7.5
- York English Language Test (YELT): Band 1
- YUELI: Level 6 with Distinction
- MELAB: Overall score of 85, no component score less than 80
- CAEL: Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60
- Minimum CPE SCORE: C
- Minimum CAE SCORE: B
Number of recommendations required: 2
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 6,528 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,848 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months