Bachelor Programme
Human Kinetics (BSc)
The Honours BSc in Human Kinetics focuses on the biophysical side of human movement: how the biological, anatomical, musculoskeletal and neuromotor systems shape motor performance, and how sport and physical activity affect the body. Core subjects include anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor control, along with social-science perspectives. Students can do community internships or supervised research. The degree leads toward physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medicine, chiropractic or graduate study, and toward certifications such as Registered Kinesiologist. Co-op entry is in third year.
University
University of Ottawa
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Kinesiology
Duration
4 years (120 units)
Language
English
Campus
Ottawa (main campus)
Degree
Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
Intake
September
Application Deadline
Applications for Fall 2027 open September 17, 2026, and uOttawa recommends applying before January 15, 2027; complete documents and test results by February 15, 2027 (or within 30 days of applying). Programs can close once full: most close in May for international applicants and in June for Canadian applicants
Tuition Information
International: CAD 21,667.54 per term in 2026-27 (Health Sciences rate, full-time flat rate, first progress level), so about CAD 43,335.08 for the fall and winter terms. For international students admitted from Fall 2022 onward, uOttawa limits later tuition increases to 7% a year while they study full time and progress normally. Canadian students (2026-27, per term): Ontario residents CAD 3,104.96, out-of-province CAD 3,594.37. Ancillary and incidental fees are extra, and Fall 2027 rates are not yet published.
Admission Requirements
- Apply through the OUAC (uOttawa program code OUL)
- Program notes: Admission to co-op in third year only
- Ontario: English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U), Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U), Biology 4U (SBI4U), One of the following: Chemistry 4U (SCH4U), Physics 4U (SPH4U), Physics 3U (SPH3U) (Students who do not have Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U) can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term; Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success); minimum admission average 75%
- IB Diploma: English A, Mathematics, Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL) or Mathematics, Applications and Interpretation (HL), Biology, One of the following: Chemistry, Physics (SL or HL unless stated; Math Applications and Interpretation SL is not accepted); minimum 29 points; English B students must also submit an English test
- High school outside Canada: English, Mathematics (preferably Calculus), Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success); minimum admission average 75%
- Other provinces and curricula (CEGEP, A Levels, US curriculum and others) have their own prerequisite lists in uOttawa's admission requirements tool
- The listed admission averages and prerequisites are uOttawa's published minimums; meeting them does not guarantee admission, and competitive programs often need more
- English proficiency is required unless you completed at least three years of full-time study in English in a country where English is an official language (other exemptions apply). Minimums for admission without language conditions: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing, TOEFL iBT 86 with 22 in writing (tests before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 overall with 4.5 in writing on the new scale, Duolingo 120 overall with 120 literacy, PTE Academic 60 with 60 in writing, Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) 176, or CAEL 60 (60 in reading, speaking and listening). Lower scores may lead to conditional admission with ESL courses or the English Intensive Program