Bachelor of Kinesiology

Academic Requirements

For students applying to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at McGill University, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• Applicants must have obtained a recognized academic pre-university diploma leading to university studies in their country. Studies in applied programs or at vocational or technical high schools are not normally eligible for admission consideration.
• While the minimum requirement is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• For international students, particularly from Vietnam, the accepted credential is the Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).
• Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects, which must have been completed during the last two years of high school.
• Prerequisite courses for the Bachelor of Kinesiology program include:
  • Math (minimum of pre-calculus)
  • Normally two of biology, chemistry, or physics at the senior high school level.
• The application deadline for admission is January 15, and supporting documents must be submitted by March 1.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at McGill, you must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. McGill University has this language requirement to ensure that all students will have the opportunity for success in their chosen program.

Proof of proficiency is required, and you must ensure that the official test results are sent directly to McGill University by the testing service. For IELTS, applications cannot be considered if test results are not available. Some programs may require a higher score, so please consult the application requirements of your program of interest.

If you do not meet any of the Proof of proficiency - not required conditions, you must demonstrate proficiency in English using one of the following options:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • A band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
  • The regular Academic test and the UKVI test are all accepted.
  • McGill accepts only scores submitted electronically by an IELTS test center.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS Online test.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS One Skill Retake.
• McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication
  • Certificate or Proficiency awarded.

Please note that these are minimum acceptable scores. The McGill graduate department to which you are applying may require higher test scores. Please verify the program-specific requirements by visiting the department website. Additionally, the Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at McGill University.

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.