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Bachelor of Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland
BRec (Bachelor of Recreation) · School of Human Kinetics and Recreation · St. John's campus
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What average do you need for Memorial Bachelor of Recreation?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Memorial works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
The school says
Minimum overall average 70% (general admission); competitive, limited placements, no published cut-off
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No
Majors or options chosen later: Therapeutic recreation concentration (optional).
What courses do you need?
Memorial's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- ENG4U English or EAE4U Anglais (English for French-language schools; Memorial prints it as English (EAE4U)) or ETS4U Studies in Literature or EWC4U The Writer's Craft
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- CIA4U Analysing Current Economic Issues or CHI4U Canada: History, Identity, and Culture or CLN4U Canadian and International Law or CPW4U Canadian and International Politics or HSB4U Challenge and Change in Society or LVV4U Classical Civilization or NDW4M Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context or HSE4M Equity and Social Justice or HHS4U Families in Canada or NDG4M First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Governance in Canada or HHG4M Human Development throughout the Lifespan or IDC4U/IDP4U Interdisciplinary Studies or HFA4U Nutrition and Health or HZT4U Philosophy: Questions and Theories or CGO4M Spatial Technologies in Action or CGR4M The Environment and Resource Management or HSC4M World Cultures or CGU4M World Geography: Urban Patterns and Population Issues or CHY4U World History since the Fifteenth Century or CGW4U World Issues: A Geographic Analysis or FSF4U Core French or FEF4U Extended French or FRA4U Francais or FIF4U French Immersion or Classical or international language (course code ending in CU or DU)
How much does Memorial Bachelor of Recreation cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
Tuition, first year
$6,750
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$18,000 to $18,300
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole degree, all in
$64,300 to $65,500
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $6,800 first year, $27,000 in all
- Student fees
- $600 to $900 first year, $2,400 to $3,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in St. John's, $674 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 Newfoundland and Labrador bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
Two years after graduating
$41,200
Five years after graduating
$63,400
What careers does Memorial Bachelor of Recreation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Athletic TherapyMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 90 to 95% | $7,044 |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Ecotourism and Outdoor LeadershipMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 65 to 75% | $7,044 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mun.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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