Applying to Graduate Studies in Kinesiology

**International Applicants click here**

Use the following steps to help you in your application process:

Step 1:  Understand the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies admissions process

Step 2:  Select an area of study

Step 3:  Select an advisor and contact potential advisor to discuss research opportunities

  • For information about the Sport Medicine program, contact: Dianne Bryant
  • For information about the Coaching specialization, contact: Bob LaRose

Step 4:  Apply to Western

Step 5:  Complete Part 2 of the Application Package

Timeline for Kinesiology Graduate School Applications

Entry Term Date Requirements
September Entry (Usual Entry Date) November 1
 Begin accepting applications for September entry.
Early spring (March 15)
 With limited program capacity, early spring (by March 15) contact with a potential supervisor is strongly encouraged.
July 1
 Early application submissions are encouraged, however, as a firm deadline, all supporting documents must be received no later than July 1.
January Entry (for domestic students only) November 1 To be considered for January entry you must have endorsement from a potential supervisor. All portions of the application package must be received by November 1. Spaces for January entry are limited and available for domestic students only.

The Application Package

Part 1: The following application items are submitted online through the Graduate Program Application:

Graduate Program Application

  • Biographical information
  • Contact information
  • Statement of academic intent (if applicable)
  • Academic background
  • Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges (see below for information on transcripts)
  • Professional background (if applicable)
  • Reference Letters - a minimum of two academic references are required. If the applicant wishes to submit a third, this letter can be an academic or a character reference. References are collected electronically upon receipt of application. Based on the email contact information provided in the application, referees will be prompted to complete an online reference form. These letters of reference are also submitted electronically by the referee.
  • Proficiency in English Scores (if applicable) (applicant must have testing service send score electronically to Western)
    • The Test of English as a Foreign Language www.toefl.org (TOEFL). (Internet Based 105, Paper Based 620, Computer Based 260). Western's TOEFL ID is 0984.
    • The International English Language Testing Service www.ielts.org (IELTS) of the British Council. (7.0/9.0) - with no individual score less than 6.0.
  • Application fee ($100)

Part 2: The following application items are to be mailed to the Kinesiology Graduate Program:

Mailing Address:
Attention: Graduate Program Assistant
School of Kinesiology
Room 2230 - 3M Centre
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario  N6A 3K7

  • Graduate Student Teaching (GTA) and Research (GRA) Assistantship Form
  • Landing papers (if applicable)
    • For permanent residents of Canada only, please include a photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident Card or a photocopy of your Record of Landing. If you are applying to be a permanent resident, but have not been granted landed-immigrant status, you must apply as an international applicant.

Transcripts

One official academic transcript* from each post-secondary institution attended

  • Past or current students of The University of Western do not need to provide transcripts for their academic history at Western. This information will be obtained internally.
  • If you have attended or are currently enrolled at any Ontario university or college other than The University of Western Ontario you MUST use the electronic application process in order to request transcripts. These transcripts will be delivered electronically to each of the programs to which you are applying.
  • All other transcripts must be forwarded in hard copy to Western to complete your application.

*Western considers a transcript official only if it is received in a university envelope that is sealed and signed on the flap by the official person in the office issuing the transcript. If the transcript and degree certificate are not in English, a certified translation must also be included. (Non-English transcripts from institutions within Canada do not require a translation.)

International Applicants

Currently, we have very few openings for international students and any available spaces are highly competitive.  Excellent language capabilities and endorsement from a prospective supervisor are required, and only exceptional applicants can be considered at this time.  In addition to the above general admission requirements, international students whose first language is not English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English as evidenced by scores on TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0/9.0, with no individual component score less than 6.0. The minimum TOEFL requirements for applicants to graduate programs in Kinesiology are Internet based 105, Paper based 620 and Computer based 260.

**Please note the above scores are the absolute minimum scores required to apply. For competitive applications your scores must be amongst the highest of all international applicants.

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