Overview
Our comprehensive curriculum engages students in experiential learning. Our undergraduate students are taught by outstanding faculty, have access to state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, and benefit from our active hands-on approach to learning.
Our limited enrolment program offers an exceptional learning environment encompassing classroom, laboratory and fieldwork placement experiences. Graduates are well prepared for a wide variety of opportunities, ranging from direct entry employment as kinesiologists to further training in graduate, medical, or professional schools. Our curriculum meets the core competency requirements for the College of Kinesiology in the province of Ontario.

Admission Requirements (Ontario)
Completion of the High School Diploma plus 6 Grade 12 U/M requirements, including:
- English
- Biology
- Calculus & Vectors
Anticipated Admission Average: Low 90’s
Target Enrollment: 250
OUAC Application Code: MV
Career Exploration
Kinesiology students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers and postgraduate opportunities. Graduates have pursued the following opportunities:
Career Fields
- Kinesiology
- Ergonomics
- Clinical Biomechanics
- Strength and Conditioning
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Exercise Rehabilitation
Postgraduate
- Medicine
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractics
- Occupational Therapy
- Dentistry
- Education
- Biomechanics
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiology
Typical First-Year Courses
KINESIOL 1A03
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
KINESIOL 1AA3
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
KINESIOL 1ED3
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Physical Activity
KINESIOL 1F03
Human Nutrition and Health
KINESIOL 1K03
Foundations in Kinesiology
Student Testimonials
See what recent McMaster Science alumni have to say about their undergraduate experience.