Faculty of Health
Kinesiology & Health Science
BA, BScAt a Glance
Offered by
Faculty of Health
Offered at
Keele Campus
Degrees offered
BA, BSc
Ways to study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry
- Fall - Yes (first and upper year)
- Winter - No
- Summer - No
Applied Learning Opportunities
- Co-op
- Project-based learning
OUAC Code
- YHC (BA)
- YHD (BSc)
About the Program
With one of the most diverse selections of courses in Canada, study topics such as human anatomy, physiology, fitness assessment, research methods, sport psychology, nutrition, and more. Customize your degree by focusing on areas like Neuroscience and Motor Control, Physical Activity and Injury Prevention, or Fitness and Health. Whether you are preparing for medical school or a career in rehabilitation science (e.g., athletic therapy, physiotherapy), fitness training and coaching, health care policy and administration or research, you will graduate prepared to contribute through physical activity.
Requirements
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 10 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 10 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 10 is required.To gain admission to this program, the Baccalauréat Général with a minimum overall score of 10 is required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 75% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 75% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 75% on all academic courses.To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the final year of Senior 3/Grade 12 level of study with a minimum overall average of 75% on all academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum 4.0 or 70% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.0 or 70% average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum 4.0 or 70% average is required in the final year of senior studies.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum 4.0 or 70% average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum average of C is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of C.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.0/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.0/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.0/5.0 required.
To gain admission to this program, successful completion of the Twelfth Year of senior studies with a minimum overall average of 4.0/5.0 required.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum IB diploma point scores of 28 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum IB diploma point scores of 28.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
OUAC code YHC
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
OUAC code YHD
BA
Requirements for admission:
- College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
BA
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BSc
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 21 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- College and University applicants may be admitted with one missing pre-requisite course which can be completed during the first year of study in the Faculty of Health.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BA
Requirements for admission:
BSc
Requirements for admission:
BA
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum B (3.0) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B (3.0) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click , then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
To gain admission to this program, minimum B (3.0) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum B (3.0) GPA on Grade 11 and 12 academic courses.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of C4-6 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum C4-6 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, minimum WAEC and/or NECO average of C4-6 is required.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires minimum C4-6 average in the final year of senior studies.
The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program specific basis. Some programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed, and all requirements are subject to change.
BA
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
BSc
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the high 70s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 74%.
Start Your Application
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - January 15, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
- Winter 2027 (January) entry - November 18, 2026
- Summer 2027 (May) entry - April 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 (September) entry - March 24, 2027
Applied Learning Opportunities
Throughout the degree, you will take part in hands-on, practical labs in diverse topics such as fitness assessment, human anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
You will complete Integrated Physical Activity for Life (IPAL) courses, a unique set of two year-long experiential courses. Through IPALs, you will gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in physical fitness, mental health, physical literacy, adapted and inclusive physical activity, leadership, and safety engaging in practice-based learning.
You can also enhance your career readiness through our or undergraduate research opportunities to build skills, make connections, and prepare for future professional or graduate studies.
Recent grad Nawshin chats with us about her experience with the Career Centre and how she secured a full-time role within two months of graduating.
Potential Career Paths
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy (with additional qualifications) 
- Sports administration
- Medical Doctor (with further post-graduate training)
- Dentistry (with additional qualifications)
- Fitness training and coaching
- Pharmacy (with additional qualifications)
- Research and academia
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