Master of Science in Kinesiology 24 months Postgraduate Program By McMaster University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 44QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Anatomy and PhysiologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Program is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics. One emphasis of the program is research related to the problems encountered by a special populations during physical activity and to the adaptation of human movement to meet the special requirements of these populations. MSc Studies in Kinesiology consists of both course work and a research thesis and takes a full time student about 2 years to complete . Candidates for the MSc degree are required to complete their courses with an overall average of no less than B plus. Requirements are successful completion of : a) KIN 701 Statistical Methods in Kinesiology, b) three other single-term elective courses, two of which must be KIN courses, c) any other courses your supervisory and advising committee believes you need to succeed in the program (this may include an undergrad course to fill a knowledge void).

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Program is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics. One emphasis of the program is research related to the problems encountered by a special populations during physical activity and to the adaptation of human movement to meet the special requirements of these populations. MSc Studies in Kinesiology consists of both course work and a research thesis and takes a full time student about 2 years to complete . Candidates for the MSc degree are required to complete their courses with an overall average of no less than B plus. Requirements are successful completion of : a) KIN 701 Statistical Methods in Kinesiology, b) three other single-term elective courses, two of which must be KIN courses, c) any other courses your supervisory and advising committee believes you need to succeed in the program (this may include an undergrad course to fill a knowledge void).

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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63+

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