Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Kinesiology at University of Victoria
BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Health · Victoria campus
What average do you need for UVic Kinesiology?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UVic works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UVic's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SCH3U Chemistry (Grade 11)
- SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (minimum 70%)
- One of
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- SES4U Earth and Space Science
- SPH4U Physics
- Recommended
- SBI4U Biology
- SPH4U Physics
How much does UVic Kinesiology cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,500 first year
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,900 first year
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 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 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 UVic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 and Exercise SciencesUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $6,618 |
| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $6,618 |
| Addictions CounsellingULethbridge, Alberta | General admission minimum: 65% average on five Grade 12 courses (no competitive average published) | $6,822 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Kinesiology at UCalgary: Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Kinesiology: 87.4%
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at USask: Early admission: 90% (apply and send documents by 1 December). Otherwise competitive ranking; expected target average based on 2026-27 admission: 86.4%
- Kinesiology at UManitoba: A minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, one of SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U, and an academic 4U or 4M course, no less than 60% in each
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario)
- Tuition: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (UVic tuition fee estimator; its data comes from uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.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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