York Kinesiology and Health Science

Contacts

Website: http://www.yorku.ca/kahs/index.asp
Phone: (416) 736-5728
E-mail: kahs@yorku.ca

Program Information

• Kinesiology and Health Science
• Areas of research/specialization:
  • Integrative Physiology of Exercise
  • Neuroscience and Biomechanics
  • Health and Fitness Behaviours
• Programs offered:
  • Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Arts (MA)
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  • Master of Fitness Science (MFSc) - non-thesis
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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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• September entry only

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• MSc/MA/MFSc
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant area
• PhD
  • Complete courses equivalent to those required for the MA/MSc program in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University

GPA

• MSc/MA: Minimum B+ grade point average based on last two years of study
• PhD: Minimum A- standing in the last two years of full-time study in a Masters program

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must find a faculty member who will supervise them before applying. A list of faculty members can be found here
• Up to 4 names can be listed on the Supplementary Information form

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Supporting Documents

• Online application found here
• Non-refundable application fee: $100 CDN
• Supplementary Information form
• Two Letters of Recommendation requested online by Graduate Admissions
• Two official copies of university transcripts
• Statement of Interest (500 words)
• Written work (eg. essay, report, or project) - optional
• CV
• Proof of English proficiency, if applicable
  • TOEFL:
    • PBT: 600
    • CBT: 250
    • iBT 100
  • IELTS: 7.5 overall
    • YELT: band 1

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Timeline

• October 15, 2012: Application becomes available
• January 16, 2013: Deadline to submit applications

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Tuition 2012-2013

• Domestic students
  • Full-time: $3,696 per 2 terms
  • Part-time: $1,848 per 2 terms
• International students
  • Full-time: $4,011 per 2 terms
  • Part-time: $8,022 per 2 terms

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For information on financial aid, click here

Funding

• Graduate students can seek opportunities in research or teaching assistantships as well as apply for scholarships

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