Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for fully-qualified admission to the PhD in Kinesiology and Health Studies:
- Completion of a thesis-based master's program, or non-thesis based master's program with relevant research experience in a field that is relevant to the area of study in the desired PhD program with a minimum graduating average of 70%. (Examples of acceptable programs may include: kinesiology, sport management, health-related disciplines)
- Submission of a formal application package through FGSR, including a letter of intent outlining the rationale for pursuing doctoral education.
- Identification of an area of research interest for which there is a KHS faculty member with appropriate expertise available and willing to supervise.
- A statement of research interest along with a summary of proposed research program
- Demonstration of individual potential for success in graduate studies, indicated through previous educational achievement as indicated on past academic transcripts.
- Demonstration of potential for success in academic scholarship, to be measured through samples of written work including, published and/or unpublished scholarly papers and/or professional reports. Length of submission not to exceed 10 pages, double-spaced; 2500 words.
- Demonstration of relevant work experience and achievement, presented in a detailed professional CV.
- Recommendations from 2 referees, commenting on the applicant's ability to study at the doctoral level.
English language requirement:
- TOEFL (iBT): 20 each band
- IELTS – Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.0 each
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
For Fall admission: April 15
For Winter admission: August 15