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Health sciences and kinesiology programs in Canada, ranked by admission average

158 programs at 41 universities, each on its own page. Ranked by the average each school publishes: the top of its range, or its minimum.

Which health sciences and kinesiology programs ask for the highest average?

Each school's own published average or minimum, in its own words. Entering average: the official fall 2022 average of first-year students in the program group that holds this field at that school (Common University Data Ontario), not of the one program.

RankProgramSchool saysEntering average at the schoolTuition
1Bachelor of MidwiferyMRU, AlbertaCompetitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with Casper and video interview scoresOntario only$7,044
2Honours Medical Radiation Sciences (Level I)McMaster, OntarioMid 90s95.6%$6,043
3KinesiologyMcGill, QuebecMid 80s to mid 90s (top 6); mid 80s to low 90s (math and science courses)Ontario only$12,986
4Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Athletic TherapyMRU, AlbertaCompetitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 95%Ontario only$7,044
5Health SciencesQueen's, OntarioLow 90s96.3%$6,205
6Health SciencesWestern, OntarioHigh 80s to low 90s94%$6,171
7Honours Kinesiology (Level I)McMaster, OntarioLow 90s95.6%$6,043
8KinesiologyUVic, British ColumbiaEstimated admission average: minimum 92% (based on the required grade 12 courses)Ontario only$6,544
9Honours Health Sciences IMcMaster, OntarioMinimum overall average of 90% for consideration95.6%$6,043
10KinesiologyWestern, OntarioHigh 80s94%$6,171
11BiomechanicsUCalgary, AlbertaAverage that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Biomechanics: 87.4% (92.4% without Math 31, Alberta's Grade 12 calculus)Ontario only$7,388
12Kinesiology (BKin)UCalgary, AlbertaAverage that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Kinesiology: 87.4%Ontario only$7,388
13Kinesiology (BSc in Kinesiology)UCalgary, AlbertaAverage that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Kinesiology: 87.4%Ontario only$7,388
14Health SciencesUCalgary, Alberta · 3 tracks, all on UCalgary's pageAverage that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Health Sciences: 87%, plus the supplementary application scoreOntario only$7,388
15Bachelor of Science in KinesiologyUSask, SaskatchewanEarly admission: 90% (apply and send documents by 1 December). Otherwise competitive ranking; expected target average based on 2026-27 admission: 86.4%Ontario only$8,446
16Foods and NutritionWestern, OntarioLow to mid 80s94%$6,171
17Health SciencesWaterloo, OntarioMid 80s (no co-op) and high 80s (co-op)92.1%$6,250
18Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)SFU, British ColumbiaMid 80sOntario only$6,618
19Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science)SFU, British ColumbiaMid 80sOntario only$6,618
20KinesiologyQueen's, OntarioMid 80s96.3%$6,205
21Kinesiology: Accelerate into Master's (AIM)Brock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 80s86.4%$6,211
22Bachelor of Science Kinesiology/Bachelor of Education Combined ProgramUSask, SaskatchewanEarly admission: 90% (apply and send documents by 1 December). Otherwise competitive ranking; expected target average based on 2026-27 admissions: 85.2%Ontario only$8,446
23Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
24Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'Activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé PhysiothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
25Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
26Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé PhysiothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
27Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la santé et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé AudiologieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
28Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la santé et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
29Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la santé et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé OrthophonieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
30Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences de la santé et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé PhysiothérapieOttawa, Ontario85% minimum87.8%$6,210
31Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Physical LiteracyMRU, AlbertaCompetitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 80 to 85%Ontario only$7,044
32Health SciencesUManitoba, ManitobaA minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U, no less than 60% in eachOntario only$5,454
33Health Sciences (BHSc)Carleton, Ontario80-85%89.4%$6,188
34Health StudiesUManitoba, ManitobaA minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SBI4U or SCH4U, and an academic 4U or 4M course, no less than 60% in eachOntario only$5,454
35Honours Bachelor of Health SciencesOttawa, Ontario85% minimum (English program); 80% minimum (French program)87.8%$6,210
36Human Health and Nutritional SciencesGuelph, Ontario80-85%86%$6,213
37Human KineticsGuelph, Ontario80-85%86%$6,213
38KinesiologyUManitoba, ManitobaA minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, one of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U, and an academic 4U or 4M course, no less than 60% in eachOntario only$5,583
39Midwifery IMcMaster, OntarioAverage range in the mid to high 80s has been required to reach the interview stage in recent years; minimum 85% overall and 85% in each required course95.6%$8,426
40One HealthGuelph, Ontario80-85%86%$6,213
41Physical EducationUManitoba, ManitobaA minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, one of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U, and an academic 4U or 4M course, no less than 60% in eachOntario only$5,583
42Recreation and Health EducationUVic, British ColumbiaEstimated admission average: minimum 84% (based on the required grade 12 courses)Ontario only$6,544
43Health SciencesLaurier, OntarioLow 80s89.1%$6,180
44KinesiologyWaterloo, OntarioLow 80s (no co-op) and mid-80s (co-op)92.1%$6,250
45KinesiologyLaurier, OntarioLow 80s89.1%$6,180
46Kinesiology International Double Degree (University of Portsmouth)Brock, OntarioExpected cut-off: low 80s86.4%$6,211
47Medical Laboratory ScienceOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Low-80s; last year's cut-off: 83 per cent86.7%$6,102
48Nutrition (Human Nutrition)McGill, QuebecHigh 70s to low 80s (top 6); high 70s to low 80s (math and science courses)Ontario only$12,986
49Paramedicine (joint program with Centennial College)Toronto, OntarioLow 80s overall89.1%$6,100
50Public HealthWaterloo, OntarioLow 80s (no co-op) and mid-80s (co-op)92.1%$6,250
51Public Health: Accelerate into Master's (AIM)Brock, OntarioExpected cut-off: low 80s86.4%$6,211
52Recreation and Leisure StudiesWaterloo, OntarioLow 80s (co-op and regular)92.1%$6,250
53Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario75-80%86%$6,213
54Health Information ScienceUVic, British ColumbiaEstimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses)Ontario only$6,544
55Honours Bachelor of Science in Human KineticsOttawa, Ontario · 2 tracks, all on Ottawa's page80% minimum (English program); 80% minimum (French program)87.8%$6,210
56Medical Professional StreamTrent, OntarioMinimum 80% overall average86.8%$6,241
57Sports StudiesBishop's, QuebecEstimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs)Ontario only$9,730
58Health Studies + Master of Science, Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolLaurier, OntarioHigh 70s89.1%$6,180
59Kinesiology (BKin)Brock, OntarioExpected cut-off: high 70s86.4%$6,211
60Kinesiology (BScKin)Brock, OntarioExpected cut-off: high 70s86.4%$6,211
61Kinesiology & Health ScienceYork, OntarioHigh 70s or higher86%$6,240
62Medical Laboratory Science: Northern Access InitiativeOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: High-70s86.7%$6,102
63Community RehabilitationUCalgary, AlbertaAverage that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation: 78%Ontario only$7,388
64Honours Bachelor of Human KineticsOttawa, Ontario · 3 tracks, all on Ottawa's page78% minimum (English program); 78% minimum (French program)87.8%$6,210
65Psycholinguistics and Communication DifferencesCarleton, Ontario78%89.4%$6,188
66Applied Health SciencesLaurier, OntarioMid 70s89.1%$6,180
67Child HealthBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
68Community HealthBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
69Global HealthYork, OntarioMid-70s or higher86%$6,240
70Health AdministrationOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent86.7%$6,223
71Health Policy, Management & Digital HealthYork, OntarioMid-70s or higher86%$6,240
72Health SciencesOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent86.7%$6,102
73Health StudiesLaurier, OntarioMid 70s89.1%$6,180
74Health StudiesYork, OntarioMid-70s or higher86%$6,240
75Human Health ScienceOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent86.7%$6,102
76KinesiologyOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent86.7%$6,102
77Medical SciencesBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
78Physical EducationBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
79Public HealthBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
80Public HealthOntario Tech, OntarioExpected cut-off: Mid-70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent86.7%$6,102
81Recreation and Leisure StudiesBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
82Therapeutic RecreationBrock, OntarioExpected cut-off: mid 70s86.4%$6,211
83Bachelor of Health and Physical EducationMRU, Alberta · 2 tracks, all on MRU's pageCompetitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75%Ontario only$7,044
84Bachelor of Science in Dental HygieneUSask, SaskatchewanMinimum 75% average on the prerequisite courses; selection by academic average (60%) and interview (40%)Ontario only$51,866
85HealthUNB, New BrunswickMinimum admission average 75%; meeting it does not guarantee admissionOntario only$9,412
86Health (B.Sc.)Trent, OntarioMinimum 75% overall average86.8%$6,241
87Health PromotionLaurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
88Health SciencesUNB, New BrunswickMinimum admission average 75%; meeting it does not guarantee admissionOntario only$9,367
89Health Sciences (Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound)Dalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
90Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology)Dalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
91Health Sciences (online)Queen's, OntarioMinimum cumulative average of 75% (including prerequisite courses) for admission consideration96.3%$6,205
92Health Sciences (Radiological Technology)Dalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
93Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)Dalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
94KinesiologyAcadia, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,986
95KinesiologyDalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 75%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
96KinesiologyUNB, New BrunswickMinimum admission average 75%; meeting it does not guarantee admissionOntario only$10,430
97KinesiologyTrent, OntarioMinimum 75% overall average; co-op stream minimum 80%86.8%$6,241
98Kinesiology (Physical and Health Education)Laurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
99Kinesiology (Science)Laurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
100MidwiferyTMU, Ontario75%83.2%$6,348
101Nutrition and FoodTMU, Ontario70-75%83.2%$6,348
102Occupational Health and SafetyTMU, Ontario70-75%83.2%$6,348
103Outdoor Adventure LeadershipLaurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
104Public HealthTMU, Ontario70-75%83.2%$6,348
105Sport PsychologyLaurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
106Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario73% minimum87.8%$6,210
107Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation Co-operativeMemorial, Newfoundland and LabradorMinimum overall average 70% (general admission); competitive, limited placements, no published cut-offOntario only$6,750
108Bachelor of KinesiologyMemorial, Newfoundland and LabradorMinimum overall average 70% (general admission); competitive, limited placements, no published cut-offOntario only$6,750
109Bachelor of Physical Education (general or teaching)Memorial, Newfoundland and LabradorMinimum overall average 70% (general admission); competitive, limited placements, no published cut-offOntario only$6,750
110Bachelor of RecreationMemorial, Newfoundland and LabradorMinimum overall average 70% (general admission); competitive, limited placements, no published cut-offOntario only$6,750
111Bachelor of Science in Dental TherapyUSask, SaskatchewanMinimum 70% average on the prerequisite courses (60% for mature students); selection points from admission average (20), online interview (10) and letters of support (10)Ontario only$32,691
112Bachelor of Science in Food and NutritionUSask, SaskatchewanAdmission average: 70%Ontario only$8,670
113Biomedical StudiesUNBC, British ColumbiaCompetitive entry, minimum 70% averageOntario only$6,231
114Community and Population HealthUNBC, British Columbia · 2 tracks, all on UNBC's pageCompetitive entry, minimum 70% averageOntario only$6,231
115Exercise ScienceConcordia, QuebecHigh school: B- overall, B- in math / sciences (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale)Ontario only$12,986
116Health PromotionDalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
117Health StudiesURegina, Saskatchewan70% average required (ENG4U plus three approved 4U/4M courses); applicants with 60.00 to 69.99% and all required subjects are admitted as Arts Qualifying studentsOntario onlyNot published
118Human Nutritional SciencesUManitoba, ManitobaA minimum average of 70% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U and two academic 4U or 4M courses, no less than 60% in eachOntario only$5,959
119Interdisciplinary Health ScienceWindsor, OntarioMinimum average 70%; mean average of entering students 79%89.4%Not published
120KinésiologieMoncton, New BrunswickMinimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited programOntario only$8,601
121KinesiologyLakehead, OntarioA minimum 70% overall final average84.9%$6,104
122KinesiologyUPEI, Prince Edward IslandMinimum overall average 70%; no published cut-offOntario only$8,130
123KinesiologyURegina, Saskatchewan70% average required; applicants missing one subject and/or with 65 to 69.99% are admitted to the KHS Qualifying program (BKin or BSRS only)Ontario only$8,888
124NutritionMoncton, New BrunswickMinimum average of 70% over the five admission courses (French at least 65%, the others at least 60%); meeting it does not guarantee a place in a limited programOntario only$8,601
125Nutrition and DieteticsAcadia, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,986
126Orthophonie (Speech-Language Pathology)Laurentian, OntarioA minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses85.5%$6,120
127Outdoor Recreation, Parks and TourismLakehead, OntarioA minimum 70% overall final average84.9%$6,104
128Physical and Health EducationNipissing, OntarioMinimum average for admission consideration: 70%83%$6,138
129Recreation ManagementDalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
130Santé mentaleUOF, OntarioMoyenne minimale exigee de 70% dans six cours de niveau 4U ou 4MNot reported$6,324
131Sport and Recreation ManagementURegina, Saskatchewan70% average required; applicants missing one subject and/or with 65 to 69.99% are admitted to the KHS Qualifying program (BKin or BSRS only)Ontario only$8,888
132Therapeutic RecreationConcordia, QuebecHigh school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale)Ontario only$12,986
133Therapeutic RecreationDalhousie, Nova ScotiaMinimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-offOntario only$10,527
134Therapeutic RecreationURegina, Saskatchewan70% average required; applicants missing one subject and/or with 65 to 69.99% are admitted to the KHS Qualifying program (BKin or BSRS only)Ontario only$8,888
135Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, AlbertaGeneral admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)Ontario only$6,822
136Indigenous HealthULethbridge, AlbertaGeneral admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)Ontario only$6,822
137Kinesiology (BA)ULethbridge, AlbertaGeneral admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)Ontario only$6,822
138Kinesiology (BSc)ULethbridge, AlbertaGeneral admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)Ontario only$6,822
139Public HealthULethbridge, AlbertaGeneral admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published)Ontario only$6,822
140Bachelor of Physical Education StudiesBrandon, ManitobaOntario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U)Ontario only$4,822
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Health StudiesMount Allison, New BrunswickNo published admission average; 65% minimum in each course countedOntario only$11,350
Dental HygieneUBC, British ColumbiaNo average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be consideredOntario only$6,201
Food, Nutrition, and HealthUBC, British ColumbiaNo average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be consideredOntario only$6,201
Health and Exercise SciencesUBCO, British ColumbiaNo average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be consideredOntario only$6,201
KinesiologyUBC, British ColumbiaNo average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be consideredOntario only$6,201
Kinesiology & Health StudiesWindsor, OntarioNo overall minimum printed (70% in English and in one science); mean average of entering students 85%89.4%$6,091
Kinesiology and Physical EducationToronto, OntarioNo average published89.1%$6,100
Medical Sciences (Waterloo) and Doctor of Medicine (St. George's University)Waterloo, OntarioNo average published92.1%Not published
Pharmaceutical SciencesUBC, British ColumbiaNo average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be consideredOntario only$6,201
Population and Global HealthMcGill, QuebecNot printedOntario only$12,986
Sport Management and LeadershipWindsor, OntarioNo overall minimum printed (70% in English); mean average of entering students 83%89.4%$6,091

What Grade 12 courses do you need for health sciences and kinesiology?

Counted across the 148 health sciences and kinesiology programs that list their courses. "Required" means the program names the course outright; "one of" means it appears in a choice.

CourseRequired byOne of a choice at
ENG4UEnglish79% of programs12% of programs
SBI4UBiology47% of programs25% of programs
SCH4UChemistry30% of programs28% of programs
MHF4UAdvanced Functions24% of programs34% of programs
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors11% of programs24% of programs
SPH4UPhysics4% of programs28% of programs
EAE4UEnglish (EAE4U)11% of programs9% of programs
FRA4UFrançais12% of programs5% of programs
MDM4UMathematics of Data Management3% of programs21% of programs
ETS4UStudies in Literature7% of programs8% of programs
SPH3UGrade 11 course3% of programs6% of programs
SCH3UGrade 11 course3% of programs2% of programs

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