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 Kinesiology and Health Sciences - Master of Science (MSc)
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo - Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length24 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a 75% average is required.

Cost
International: $23,088

Cost is an approximation for the first year of the program.

Scholarships
Description

Advance your knowledge and prepare for a career in human health and movement science with the nationally and internationally recognized Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences program. Understand cellular to societal implications of physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle, preparing you for careers in a wide range of health fields. 

In this program, you'll acquire sufficient knowledge to pursue research at a superior level, develop a facility with quantitative methods, and obtain an understanding of the components that together make up the multidiscipline of kinesiology.  

Your coursework and research can be focused in one of three areas: biomechanics, neuroscience or physiology and nutrition, and within these there is a strong emphasis on aging, injury and disease prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation. Not only will you become an expert in your area, but you will understand how your area of research impacts other aspects of human health. 

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