Bachelor Programme
Kinesiology
Kinesiology at Western studies human movement across anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology, sociology and history, along with leadership and communication. Students choose a BA or BSc and can take Honours Specializations including Clinical Kinesiology. Courses with built-in practicums, internships and research projects prepare students for work in coaching, sport management, strength training and wellness, or for further study.
University
Western University
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Kinesiology
Duration
4 years (Honours); 3-year degree options
Language
English
Campus
London, Ontario (Main Campus)
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Kinesiology (combined BA and BSc, or BA + Ivey HBA, available)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027 (OUAC application deadline for equal consideration); English test results by mid-April 2027
Tuition Information
International: CAD 47,493 tuition in year 1 (50,517.46 single-payment total with ancillary fees and health plans) under Western's 2026-27 Health Sciences/Kinesiology rate. International tuition rises no more than 4% per year after year 1. Canadian students (2026-27): Ontario residents CAD 6,171 tuition (8,247.46 total), out-of-province CAD 7,719 tuition (9,795.46 total). The 2026-27 schedules are marked draft and Fall 2027 rates are not yet published.
Admission Requirements
- Apply on the OUAC using Western code EP
- Ontario: OSSD with at least six Grade 12 U/M courses (excluding co-op), including ENG4U; each required course needs at least 70%
- Ontario required courses: ENG4U and SBI4U (Grade 12 Math and Physics recommended; SCH4U, MCV4U, MHF4U and SPH4U recommended for the BSc)
- IB: full IB Diploma with at least 27 points (including TOK and Extended Essay), six subjects with three at HL, and no mark below 4. Program IB requirements: Biology, HL or SL (Chemistry needed for first-year chemistry; Math and Physics recommended)
- Applicants from other curricula (A Levels, AP, US high school and national curricula by country) are assessed against Western's curriculum- and country-specific requirements
- Admission average guideline: high 80s (Averages reflect Ontario high school students. Reaching the guideline does not guarantee admission)
- English language proficiency is required if English is not your first language (tests written from January 1, 2025 and before March 2027): IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each section), TOEFL iBT 83 (20 in each section) for tests before January 21, 2026 or 4.5 overall (4.0 in reading, speaking and writing; 4.5 in listening) for tests on or after that date, PTE Academic 58 (56 in each section), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (169 in each section) or Duolingo 115 (100 in each subscore). A waiver may be possible, for example after four full-time years of secondary school in English