Master of Science in Kinesiology

Admissions

• Admission Information and How to Apply

Applications

• Online Application
• Master of Science in Kinesiology - Supplemental Application Instructions and Requirements

Dates and Deadlines

• Graduate Studies Important Dates
• Funding Application Deadlines
• Tuition and Fees Deadlines

Tuition and Fees

• Master of Science in Kinesiology Tuition, Fees and Payments

Funding and Financial Aid - Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

​Funding is available to graduate students from both internal and external sources. Internal funding includes teaching/research assistantships, faculty research grants, and Nipissing Graduate Scholarships. The value of these scholarships varies. Students are also encouraged to compete for scholarships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), the Canada Graduate Scholarship, and the Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarship.

• Student Financial Services
• Types of Graduate Funding
• Graduate Awards Policy
• Graduate Funding Deadlines
• Additional Sources of External Funding

Interested students can expect a research-intensive thesis-based program. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in Nipissing’s new $7.5 million Centre for Physical Health and Education. The facility features world-class funded labs, including the Sensory-Movement Behaviour Lab, Psychology of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab, Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab, and Exercise Physiology Lab.

Nipissing University not only provides its graduate students with attentive faculty and a supportive community, but also offers physical spaces that are conducive to productive research.

Our graduate students study and teach in state-of-the-art classrooms, seminar rooms, and research labs. Our graduate student lounge and interdisciplinary office provides students with their own dedicated space to meet and collaborate.

The Harris Learning Library was completed in 2011 and provides 56,000 square feet of study space with natural light and a modern award-winning design. The new library features expanded print collections, a learning commons, an adaptive technology area, and collaborative work spaces.

Equipment

Graduate students in the MSc in Kinesiology program will access existing equipment within the PHE labs associated with their respective sub-disciplines (e.g., exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology of physical activity, motor control) for both coursework and research. Specialized equipment currently available within the labs is listed below:

Graduate students in the MSc program will access the athletic facilities and other on-campus facilities currently available to Nipissing University graduate students as part of their student fees.

Graduate Studies Resources

• Graduate Studies Regulations
• Graduate Studies Procedures
• Graduate Studies Forms
• Graduate Studies Glossary
• Graduate Student Card Application
• Centre for Literacy

Major Research Paper/Thesis Resources

• MRP/Thesis Defence Process
• MRP/Thesis Supervisory and Examination Committees
• MRP/Thesis Final Submission Process

Thesis Proposal and Defence

In order to receive our Master of Science in Kinesiology degree, students must submit and defend a thesis. Click here for more information about the Thesis Proposal and Defence processes.

Supervisory Committee Membership

Each MSc candidate’s Supervisory Committee will be comprised of the supervisor(s) and two additional faculty members. Click here for more information about Supervisory Committee Membership.

Post-Graduation Opportunities and Careers

​With an MSc in Kinesiology, our graduates will be prepared for a broad range of careers as professionals in advanced research positions in Kinesiology and related fields, such as: health promotion, rehabilitation, occupational health and safety, sport, fitness, and education.

Many of our MSc graduates will continue to further education in Kinesiology and other health professions (e.g., PhD, Medicine, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) and will achieve advanced qualifications (e.g., Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant).