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The doctoral program in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology employs interdisciplinary methods to explore core aspects of human biology and movement as they pertain to health and physiological function. This PhD curriculum provides students with chances to conduct thorough, specialized research into innovative areas within biomedical physiology and movement science.
Admission to the PhD Program with a Master's Degree
Students with a completed master's degree who satisfy SFU admission requirements may be admitted to the PhD program.
Direct Admission to the PhD Program with a Bachelor's Degree
In exceptional cases, students may be admitted to the PhD program direct from completion of a bachelor's degree.
English Language Requirements:
Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category
Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5
IELTS (academic): overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section
CAEL: overall 70; minimum 60 in each section
Pearson Academic (PTE): overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced - minimum score of 193; C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 200
Duolingo English Test (DET): Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle - Duolingo English Test (DET) 130 overall with a minimum of 120 in each section.