Bachelor Programme
Kinesiology: Social and Behavioural Sciences
The Social and Behavioural Sciences option of the Bachelor of Kinesiology at UBC Vancouver is a four-year program that studies the psychosocial, historical and cultural sides of sport, physical activity and health behaviour, preparing students for leadership and instructional careers in physical activity and sport. Upper-level courses come from areas such as leadership and pedagogy, psychology of movement and sociocultural studies, and the option also meets the UBC Faculty of Education's admission requirements for students who later want to teach physical education. Students are admitted directly into the Bachelor of Kinesiology from secondary school and specialize in the option in the upper years.
University
University of British Columbia
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Kinesiology
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Vancouver
Degree
Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin), Social and Behavioural Sciences option
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