Program Overview
The Motor Control and Learning at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Motor Control and Learning 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Motor Control and Learning programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- a state-of-art custom-built servo-driven platform for studying postural responses to unexpected perturbations to balance,
- a custom-built multi-target array for studying arm reaching movements,
- a 6-camera optoelectronic movement measuring system (Vicon) for recording bilateral whole body kinematics,
- 16 channels of electromyography (EMG) for measuring the electrical activity of the muscles,
- 2 Bertec multi-axis force platforms,
- and a treadmill for studying locomotion.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA: 3.0 overall, or atleast 3.2/4.0 over the last two years of study).
- An undergraduate degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or its equivalent is a prerequisite for graduate study in Kinesiology and Physical Education.
- Students who seek admission to the Master\'s program without a degree in Physical Education may be required to complete up to 30 credits of undergraduate work to qualify.
- The specific courses and the number of credits will be determined by the student\'s advisor in consultation with the Graduate Program Director in light of the student\'s background and career goals.
- The final decision regarding extra course requirements remains with the academic advisor.
- Applicants may be required to complete work beyond the specific MA requirements (usually undergraduate courses), if the quality of a previous degree program cannot be evaluated or if crucial courses are missing. This must be specified to the student under conditions of acceptance.
- Applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor in advance of the application deadline. For further information about academic staff members\xc2\x92 areas of research and contact information, please see Academic Staff. At least one staff member must be willing to supervise the student before the committee recommends acceptance.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill 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 McGill University
McGill University
Montréal, Canada
McGill University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
