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Health and Exercise Sciences at UBC Okanagan
BHES (Bachelor of Health and Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology) · School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development · Kelowna (Okanagan campus) campus
What average do you need for UBCO Health and Exercise Sciences?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UBCO works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Kinesiology and Allied Health, Health Behaviour Change, Clinical Exercise Physiology.
What courses do you need?
UBCO's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- MCR3U or MCF3M Math (Grade 11)
- One of
- MHF4U Advanced Functions, SBI4U Biology, 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
- Personal profile (short-answer questions in the UBC online application)Due 15 January 2027 (with the application)
How much does UBCO Health and Exercise Sciences cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,100 first year, $4,000 to $4,400 in all
- Residence and meals
- $15,400 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $37,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kelowna, $1,049 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 British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UBCO Health and Exercise Sciences 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical StudiesUNBC, British Columbia | Competitive entry, minimum 70% average | $6,231 |
| Community and Population Health: Aboriginal and Rural HealthUNBC, British Columbia | Competitive entry, minimum 70% average | $6,231 |
| Dental HygieneUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Food, Nutrition, and HealthUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Health Information ScienceUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 80% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $6,618 |
| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $6,618 |
| KinesiologyUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 92% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: okanagan.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (pair.ok.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (listed on pair.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) ; you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario, Okanagan campus; the page loads each degree's requirements from you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) action requirements_load_programs, campus=okanagan)
- Tuition: you.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (okanagan.calendar.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (2026/27 Academic Calendar))
- Residence: okanagan.housing.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab) (you.ubc.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 UBC Okanagan. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.