Overview

Students will have the opportunity to pursue independent research in the broad fields of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness or Multi-Cultural Physical Activity and Sport.

Features

Students in the Human Kinetics program from Laurentian University will be required to complete three graduate-level courses, pass a comprehensive exam, and conduct independent research which includes writing and defending a dissertation.

Through a required independent study course that may include an internship or community-based learning component, students will be encouraged to engage in applied research with community or workplace partners.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Professional Development and Research in Human Kinetics

Independent Study in Human Kinetics

PhD Thesis

Seminar in Multi-Cultural Physical Activity and Sport

Seminar in Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greater Sudbury, Canada

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 3 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Reference Forms - 1 letter may be from an employment/professional referee and the other 2 letters should be academic references (to begin the process at my.laurentian.ca click on "Reference Submission" on the left-hand navigation menu)

Personal Statement

One publication or sample of other written work on which the applicant was the principal author (to be uploaded via MyLaurentian)

Supplementary Application Form signed by a potential supervisor indicating a commitment to supervise (form found in MyLaurentian)

Curriculum Vitae/Resume : academic training/previous degrees, honors and awards, publications, grants (if applicable), relevant employment experience, languages written/spoken/understood, professional/community services (to be uploaded via MyLaurentian)

Official Academic Transcript(s) from all post secondary studies* (Please note that current or prior Laurentian University students do not need to request transcripts)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14036 USD / year

≈ 14036 USD / year
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Citizens or residents

5720 USD / year

≈ 5720 USD / year

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Greater Sudbury

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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