Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University
BKin (Bachelor of Kinesiology) · Faculty of Science · Waterloo campus
Code on your OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) application: UKP
What average do you need for Laurier Kinesiology?
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English (min 60%)
- SBI4U Biology (min 70%)
- Also
- One of MCF3M Functions, MCR3U Functions and Relations, or any Grade 12 U math (min 60%)
- Recommended
- PSE4U Exercise Science
- SCH4U Chemistry and/or SPH4U Physics (for science electives)
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Applicant Background Summary form (extracurriculars and achievements), optional but highly recommendedDue 25 April 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Laurier Kinesiology cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,700 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $2,300 first year, $5,600 to $9,300 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $15,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,700 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, $908 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 Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Laurier Kinesiology 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Child HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Community HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Foods and NutritionWestern, Ontario | Low to mid 80s | $6,171 |
| Global HealthYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Health (B.Sc.)Trent, Ontario | Minimum 75% overall average | $6,241 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: wlu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: students.wlu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: students.wlu.ca (opens in a new tab) (wlu.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.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Wilfrid Laurier University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.