Master Of Science - Kinesiology - Gerontology - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Science in Kinesiology with a specialization in Gerontology (Thesis-based) at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent.
• Applicants holding a degree outside the discipline area may be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet admission standards; however, courses taken during this year cannot be credited towards a graduate degree.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. All candidates must be recommended for admission by the academic unit, and the Office of Graduate Studies will inform applicants of their admission status in writing.

Students interested in the thesis-based master’s degree are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly before submitting their application for graduate study.

For international applicants, please be aware that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are advised to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university. Lakehead University accepts the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Successful completion of one of the below language tests with the required minimum scores
• Successful completion of Lakehead University’s Academic English Program
• Successful completion of one of our approved Pathway Partner’s ESL programs
• Successful completion of Senior Level English courses

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
• Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
• Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
• Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.