Kinesiology Major (Bachelor of Science)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Kinesiology Major (Bachelor of Science) cost?

  CAD 37,886 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Bachelor of science program entry is possible via direct admission from high school transfer from a recognized post-secondary institution internal transfer from within Simon Fraser University Admission is competitive. A separate admission average for each of the three entry routes is established each term, depending on spaces available and subject to the dean’s approval. Direct Admission from High School For information, see the Admission website for information. Post-secondary Transfer Students transferring to Simon Fraser University for the kinesiology major will first transfer into the Faculty of Science. Students may then apply for admission to the kinesiology major program through the internal transfer process as outlined below. Internal Transfer Simon Fraser University students applying for admission to the kinesiology major program must complete the following courses with a grade of C- or better. Students complete all of BISC 101 General Biology (4) CHEM 121 General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4) BPK 142 Introduction to Kinesiology (3) and one of MATH 150 Calculus I with Review (4) MATH 151 Calculus I (3) MATH 154 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences (3) and one of PHYS 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I (3) PHYS 120 Mechanics and Modern Physics (3) PHYS 125 Mechanics and Special Relativity (3) PHYS 140 Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4) Applicants are selected based on an admission grade point average (GPA) calculated over these five required courses, together with any of CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (2) CHEM 281 Organic Chemistry I (4) BPK 201 Biomechanics (3) BPK 205 Introduction to Human Physiology (3) BPK 207 Sensorimotor Control and Learning (3) STAT 201 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3) and one of MBB 201 Biochemistry of the Cell (3) MBB 231 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3) and one of MATH 152 Calculus II (3) MATH 155 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences (3) and one of PHYS 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II (3) PHYS 121 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3) PHYS 126 Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3) PHYS 141 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4) Apply for admission as soon as the five required courses have been completed. Unsuccessful applicants may complete a minimum of four courses from the nine additional courses to improve the admission GPA. A C- grade or better is required in each course used for the admission application. Those not meeting the biomedical physiology and kinesiology adm || University-level requirement: English is the language of instruction at Simon Fraser University and all applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, must demonstrate competence in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Undergraduate applicants must also meet SFU's general admission requirements plus the faculty and programme requirements set out on the programme page. The minimum admission average varies with the number of applications and the spaces available and is set by the faculty, but in no case is it less than 67%; applicants must meet high school graduation requirements and successfully graduate. Applicants from outside Canada apply through EducationPlannerBC. Source: SFU Fall 2026 Calendar, Undergraduate Admission. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Requirement already met by any one of: completion of the last three years of full-time secondary school education in English in Canada (minimum 70% in English Language Arts 11 or equivalent, or English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, Francais langue premiere 12 or equivalent); completion of the last three years of full-time secondary school education in English in a country in which the principal language of instruction is English (minimum C+ or 70% in senior level English); completion of the last four years of full-time secondary school education in English at a recognized international school in a country in which the principal language of instruction is not English (minimum C+ or 70% in senior level English); completion of the IB Diploma Programme including English A1 or A2 or English Literature and Performance (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3; or completion of a three unit English (ENGL) course or a certified W (writing intensive) course for which SFU grants transfer credit, with a minimum grade of C-. · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international undergraduate); CAD 87.75 (domestic). Non-refundable and not applicable to tuition fees. · Deposit: CAD 5,000.00 non-refundable admission deposit for new international undergraduate students (CAD 250.00 domestic); applied to the cost of tuition, not an additional charge. Students who provide proof of a denied study permit are refunded in full less a CAD 150.00 processing fee.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES): available to both domestic and international students admitted for the fall term to any undergraduate degree; value from CAD 20,000 up to CAD 60,000 for domestic students and up to CAD 140,000 for international students. Source View scholarship page