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Bachelor Programme

Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Kinesiology at UBC Vancouver is a four-year, 120-credit degree from the School of Kinesiology covering human movement, health and wellbeing through a core in active health, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, motor learning, psychology and sociology. Students then specialize in one of three options: Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, or Multidisciplinary Science, with labs, research and community-based learning along the way. Students are admitted directly from secondary school through a broad-based admission process.

University

University of British Columbia

Country

Canada

Level

Bachelor

Field

Kinesiology

Duration

4 years

Language

English

Campus

Vancouver

Degree

Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)

Intake

September

Application Deadline

January 15, 2027 (international scholars: November 15, 2026)

Tuition Information

2026/27 first-year tuition: CAD 53,082.00 per year for international students (Kinesiology rate, CAD 1,769.40 per credit x 30 credits) and CAD 6,200.70 for Canadian students (CAD 206.69 per credit x 30 credits). Fees for students starting in 2027/28 have not yet been published. Tuition only; student fees, health insurance and housing are extra.

Admission Requirements

  • Direct entry from secondary school with broad-based admission: grades plus supplementary information such as personal statements, leadership, extracurricular and work experience, awards and references
  • BC high school: English Studies 12 (or English First Peoples 12) and one of Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
  • IB: one of Math AA (SL/HL) or Math AI HL, IB Biology, IB Chemistry or IB Physics
  • Transfer students can receive up to 60 transfer credits; second-degree students must earn at least 60 new credits
  • English language proof, if required, is due February 15, 2027 (see English Language Requirements below)

English Language Requirements

International applicants must satisfy UBC's English Language Admission Standard.

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

TOEFL iBT

90 overall

PTE Academic

65 overall

Duolingo English Test

125 overall

CAEL

70 overall

Cambridge English

180

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