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Elevate your education and research to thrilling new levels. Collaborate with distinguished scholars at the forefront of their disciplines. Become part of a dynamic community dedicated to generating, transforming, and disseminating groundbreaking knowledge in physical activity, exercise, sports, and health. Find your path in Kinesiology. The University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education provides an exceptional academic setting where pioneering research thrives. Situated in Canada's most energetic and culturally rich metropolis, the University of Toronto consistently ranks among the globe's top research institutions. Our urban setting, scale, and diversity create unparalleled opportunities for partnership and discovery. The PhD program offers both full-time and flexible study options.
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program thrives within a vibrant research ecosystem spanning fundamental knowledge domains: life and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Our faculty members have earned global recognition for their significant advancements in understanding physical activity, health, and their interconnectedness.
A master's degree from the University of Toronto or a recognized university. Formal graduate training in kinesiology is preferred.
Successful defence of a master's thesis at a recognized university.
An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– (80% to 84%) in the master's degree completed.
Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English. The Faculty prefers the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores: