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Bachelor of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University
Bachelor of Physical Education Studies (BPES): 3-Year · Faculty of Education (Department of Physical Education Studies) · Brandon campus
What average do you need for Brandon Bachelor of Physical Education Studies?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Brandon works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Teaching Stream (leads on to a BEd (AD)), Exercise and Fitness Stream, Sport Management Stream.
What courses do you need?
Brandon's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Recommended
- MHF4U or MCV4U (BU: Mathematics 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus) (required for the Exercise Science and Fitness stream, strongly recommended for Teaching)
- SBI4U Biology and MCV4U (strongly recommended, Exercise Science and Fitness)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- BU online application ($80 application fee from 1 October 2026; it was $70)Due 15 August for September entry (the application and document deadline are the same date); 1 December for January entry
- Optional
- Apply and send a transcript by 1 March to be considered for automatic entrance scholarshipsDue 1 March
How much does Brandon Bachelor of Physical Education Studies cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $4,800 first year, $14,500 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $1,700 first year, $4,000 to $5,000 in all
- Residence and meals
- $11,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $13,200 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Brandon, $548 a month
What do health sciences and kinesiology graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Manitoba bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Brandon Bachelor of Physical Education Studies lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Occupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health sciences and kinesiology?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Health SciencesUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U, no less than 60% in each | $5,454 |
| Health StudiesUManitoba, Manitoba | A minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SBI4U or SCH4U, and an academic 4U or 4M course, no less than 60% in each | $5,454 |
| Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
| Applied Health SciencesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario | 73% minimum | $6,210 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario | 85% minimum | $6,210 |
| Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Health StudiesMount Allison, New Brunswick | No published admission average; 65% minimum in each course counted | $11,350 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab) (brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab) (brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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