Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Kinesiology at McGill University
B.Sc.(Kinesiology) (Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology) · Faculty of Education (Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education) · Montreal campus
What average do you need for McGill Kinesiology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. McGill works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Major or Honours (Honours chosen after year two), Minor in Entrepreneurship.
What courses do you need?
McGill's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- One of
- ENG4U English or FRA4U Francais (French as a first language)
- SBI4U Biology or SCH4U Chemistry or SPH4U Physics
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
- Self-report Grade 11 and 12 marks in the McGill Applicant Portal (first period 1 February to 1 March optional; second period 1 April to 15 May mandatory)Due 15 May
How much does McGill Kinesiology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $13,000 first year
- Student fees
- $2,200 to $3,100 first year
- Residence and meals
- $17,300 first yearFirst year
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 Quebec bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does McGill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise ScienceConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- overall, B- in math / sciences (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| Sports StudiesBishop's, Quebec | Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs) | $9,730 |
| Therapeutic RecreationConcordia, Quebec | High school: B- (Ontario 70 to 72% on Concordia's scale) | $12,986 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mcgill.ca (opens in a new tab) (mcgill.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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