Admissions Requirements

PhD

MA/MSc

International Students

PhD

Students in graduate studies at the University of Western Ontario are members of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Thus, applicants are admitted at the discretion of the School of Kinesiology subject to the approval of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The minimum requirements are:

  • A minimum grade point average of A (75%) in courses taken at the master's level
  • A completed master’s degree with distinction in Physical Education/Kinesiology (or its equivalent) equivalent from an accredited university

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Fast Tracking

“Fast tracking” occurs when a master's student is permitted to transfer to the PhD program prior to completion of his/her master’s degree. The admission requirements for fast tracking are as follows:

  • Application prior to the completion of 6 terms of study at the Master’s level, but no sooner than the fourth term
  • Completion of master’s course work requirement with a minimum average of 80%
  • Letter of support from advisor and Advisory Committee indicating exceptional student
  • Substantial involvement in submitted original peer reviewed publication
  • Presentation to KGAC (Kinesiology Graduate Affairs Committee)by Student pertaining to proposed PhD research

Direct Entry

“Direct entry” occurs when applicants are admitted to the PhD degree following successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate. The criteria for admission to a PhD degree via the direct entry option are as follows:

  • Successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate
  • Admission average of at least 85%
  • Demonstrated capability of advanced research as evidenced by, for example:
    • successful completion of an undergraduate directed study or thesis course
    • participation in a professional conference, poster session, or publication
  • At least two strong letters of recommendation that specifically address the candidate’s research potential

Master of Arts (MA) - Master of Science (MSc)

Students in graduate studies at the University of Western Ontario are members of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Thus, applicants are admitted at the discretion of the School of Kinesiology subject to the approval of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The minimum requirements are:

  • Graduation in Honors Kinesiology or equivalent with a first or high second class standing over the final two years (i.e., minimum of 75%) or graduation from an accredited university with an equivalent degree and standing.
  • Graduation in other related fields with a first or high second class standing over the final two years (i.e., minimum of 75%) and completion of any deficiencies that may be determined by the Kinesiology Graduate Affairs Committee.

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