Kinesiology and Health Studies - Doctor of Philosophy
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 years - "The 4-year SKHS PhD program offers adv…Duration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Health SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $5,888Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Departmental Facilities The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies is situated at 28 Division Street. The School's building provides state-of-the-art offices, classrooms, seminar rooms, and laboratories for all graduate programs.
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Lab areas include Biomechanics and Neuromechanics Research Centre, Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Human Vascular Control Laboratory, Cardiovascular Stress Response Laboratory, Muscle Physiology Laboratory, Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory, Health Promotion Laboratory, Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Laboratory, Socio-Cultural Studies of Health, Sport and the Body Laboratory, and Revved Up Laboratory. Labs contain relevant equipment, computer facilities, interview rooms, video-editing equipment and other laboratory resources for research. Graduate students also have access to facilities in various cognate departments. Graduate Student Support Full-time students who are eligible for funding awards are required to apply for external financial support through CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC as applicable and if eligible, and internal OGS funding support if eligible. Consideration for internal fellowship funding opportunities is contingent upon application to these external funding sources. All students are automatically considered for teaching assistantships. Admissions Requirements A minimum of a B+ standing or 77% overall average in a four-year bachelor degree or equivalent program is required for admission to the School's Master's degree programs. Students may be required to complete an undergraduate course-qualifying year if they do not meet these criteria. Faculty Acting Director Martin, L. Associate Director and Graduate Studies Chair Bisung, E. Professor Adams, M.L., Côté, J., Gurd, B., Janssen, ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: The doctoral program in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies offers degrees in one of the fields of Applied Exercise Science; Biomechanics and Neuromechanics; Physical Activity Epidemiology and Health Promotion; Sport Psychology; or Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport, Health and the Body. This program conforms to the requirements specified in the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. All candidates receive their degree in Kinesiology and Health Studies. The program involves three stages: preparation for research (course requirements); certification that the preparation is adequate (comprehensive examination); and thesis proposal, research and thesis. The degree requirements for Ph.D. candidates are: Ph.D. candidates are normally required to complete at least two graduate level courses, chosen in consultation with their supervisor, while enrolled as a Ph.D. candidate in SKHS. Students must complete a minimum of six one-term graduate level courses beyond the bachelor's degree to meet Ph.D. degree requirements. Other courses, as advised by the student's supervisor to ensure that the student has a background adequate for undertaking the proposed thesis topic. Course in Human Research Ethics (CORE) Completion of Queen’s online Health and Safety Awareness Training. Completion of Queen’s online AODA Training Suite. Attendance at the SKHS Graduate Seminar Series. Comprehensive examination, which must be defended orally (see below). A Thesis Proposal which must be defended orally (see below). A Doctoral thesis ( KHS 999 Ph D Thesis Research ). The Doctoral thesis must be defended orally. Comprehensive Examination The comprehensive examination is held after the student has successfully completed the required course work, normally within 18 months of the start of their studies. The focus of the examination is on the candidate's research area and on designated areas of specialization in the broader field of study. The examination consists of two parts: a written component that is based on the theoretical and methodological issues central to the student's program and: an oral examination based on the student's written answers. Research and Thesis Each candidate must submit and defend a thesis proposal for approval before proceeding to prepare the final scholarly thesis. Each candidate must submit a scholarly thesis and defend it at an oral examination. Complete details of the program policies and regulations are available on the School's web site at: https://skhs.queensu.ca/students/grad/p ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$5,888 CAD / year≈ $4,329 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. SourcesView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kinesiology and Health Studies - Doctor of Philosophy cost?
CAD 5,888 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years - "The 4-year SKHS PhD program offers adv…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: The doctoral program in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies offers degrees in one of the fields of Applied Exercise Science; Biomechanics and Neuromechanics; Physical Activity Epidemiology and Health Promotion; Sport Psychology; or Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport, Health and the Body. This program conforms to the requirements specified in the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. All candidates receive their degree in Kinesiology and Health Studies. The program involves three stages: preparation for research (course requirements); certification that the preparation is adequate (comprehensive examination); and thesis proposal, research and thesis. The degree requirements for Ph.D. candidates are: Ph.D. candidates are normally required to complete at least two graduate level courses, chosen in consultation with their supervisor, while enrolled as a Ph.D. candidate in SKHS. Students must complete a minimum of six one-term graduate level courses beyond the bachelor's degree to meet Ph.D. degree requirements. Other courses, as advised by the student's supervisor to ensure that the student has a background adequate for undertaking the proposed thesis topic. Course in Human Research Ethics (CORE) Completion of Queen’s online Health and Safety Awareness Training. Completion of Queen’s online AODA Training Suite. Attendance at the SKHS Graduate Seminar Series. Comprehensive examination, which must be defended orally (see below). A Thesis Proposal which must be defended orally (see below). A Doctoral thesis ( KHS 999 Ph D Thesis Research ). The Doctoral thesis must be defended orally. Comprehensive Examination The comprehensive examination is held after the student has successfully completed the required course work, normally within 18 months of the start of their studies. The focus of the examination is on the candidate's research area and on designated areas of specialization in the broader field of study. The examination consists of two parts: a written component that is based on the theoretical and methodological issues central to the student's program and: an oral examination based on the student's written answers. Research and Thesis Each candidate must submit and defend a thesis proposal for approval before proceeding to prepare the final scholarly thesis. Each candidate must submit a scholarly thesis and defend it at an oral examination. Complete details of the program policies and regulations are available on the School's web site at: https://skhs.queensu.ca/students/grad/p ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. Sources View scholarship page
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