Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Kinesiology Sciences 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology Sciences offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, data collection, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: exercise physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, physical and health education, sports sociology, sports sociology & cultural studies, adapted physical activity, sports psychology, exercise psychology, exercise pedagogy.

Unique Program Features
  • The program provides graduate research training in kinesiology-related areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, physical and health education pedagogy, and sport, exercise and health psychology provided by a rich environment in the Department;
  • There are five possible specializations: Biomechanics & Neuroscience; Exercise Physiology; Physical and Health Education, Sport Sociology & Cultural Studies; Adapted Physical Activity; Sport & Exercise Physiology;
  • Faculty members engage in research covering a broad topic range which includes muscle, cardiovascular and respiratory (patho)physiology; nutrition and exercise metabolism; musculoskeletal health; body composition; aging; prevention and management of chronic disease; and rehabilitative exercise training, including prehabilitation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology Sciences offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes in-depth and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, data collection, and scientific communication to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Keywords: exercise physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, physical and health education, sports sociology, sports sociology & cultural studies, adapted physical activity, sports psychology, exercise psychology, exercise pedagogy.

Unique Program Features
  • The program provides graduate research training in kinesiology-related areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, physical and health education pedagogy, and sport, exercise and health psychology provided by a rich environment in the Department;
  • There are five possible specializations: Biomechanics & Neuroscience; Exercise Physiology; Physical and Health Education, Sport Sociology & Cultural Studies; Adapted Physical Activity; Sport & Exercise Physiology;
  • Faculty members engage in research covering a broad topic range which includes muscle, cardiovascular and respiratory (patho)physiology; nutrition and exercise metabolism; musculoskeletal health; body composition; aging; prevention and management of chronic disease; and rehabilitative exercise training, including prehabilitation.

Admission Requirements

96+
3+
1. A Master's degree in Kinesiology or a related discipline, or an equivalent background is required. 2. A minimum academic standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 7.0

15 Jul 2025
4 Years
Jan
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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