Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Aeronautics) - Master of Science (MSc)

Lyle S. Hallman Institute for Health Promotion

Lyle S. Hallman Institute for Health Promotion located on À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's main campus

Discover an entirely new approach to master’s studies with the Collaborative Aeronautics Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Tackle challenges facing the future of aviation, aerospace, and space by being a part of collaborative solutions that strive to innovate and make an impact.ÌýÌý

Advance your knowledge and skills in your designated area of kinesiology and health sciences (biomechanics, neuroscience or physiology and nutrition) while completing aeronautical training. With Collaborative Aeronautics Program students from other fields, you will strengthen your interdisciplinary skills to apply your research towards impactful solutions.Ìý

Learn more about the Collaborative Aeronautics program →

Program overview

Department/School: Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Health
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)Ìý
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • February 1 (for admission in September)
  • June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
  • Ìý°¿³¦³Ù´Ç²ú±ð°ùÌý1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Key contacts

Grace Crooks
gsecrooks@uwaterloo.ca

Considerations for international students before submitting an application

While the Faculty of Health at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ values international students in our graduate programs, we can only accept a small proportion of these students.Ìý

Guaranteed funding packages may not be able to cover all tuition and living expenses incurred during a graduate program and students are encouraged to understand more about the cost of completing their graduate program before applying.

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • An honours bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a 75% average.
  • Letter indicating why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirementsÌýon the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar,Ìýincluding the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check out to see recent submissions from the department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences graduate students.

Application materials

  • Resume/Curriculum vitae
  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.
  • Transcript(s)
  • Writing sample
    • Submit one copy of a term paper, research project or senior essay written during the last two years of undergraduate studies.
  • References
    • °Õ·É´ÇÌýreferencesÌýare requiredÌýeither from twoÌýfaculty members who taught the student as an undergraduate, or oneÌýfrom a faculty member and oneÌýfrom an employer with professional qualifications.
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable

    • TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and fees