Kinesiology at UBC offers you a premier choice to start your professional career in the field of Kinesiology, active health, research, education, recreation, or sports. A Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) is also an excellent step on the way to a second degree in medicine, rehabilitation sciences, education and dentistry, among many others.
The undergraduate BKin degree program at the School of Kinesiology offers a core curriculum consisting of courses in active health, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, motor learning, psychology and sociology. Students will specialize in one of three streams going into second-year: Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences (NPSC), Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBSC), or Multidisciplinary Science (MDSC).
UBC BKIN INFO SESSIONS
If you are interested in the Bachelor of Kinesiology undergraduate program at UBC-Vancouver, we’d like to invite you to join us for our next UBC BKin Info Session to learn more about our program, the admissions process, timelines, requirements, and other key pieces of information. Ahead of this meeting, we recommend that you review our website for prospective students so that you come prepared. We’ll have Academic Advisors on hand to answer all of your questions.
Next BKin Info Session:
February 29, 2024 – 12:30-2pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Admission Requirements
UBC and the School of Kinesiology welcome students from Canada and around the world.
Curriculum Requirements
Kinesiology - specific requirements Select your province or territory from the list below to find out what the Kinesiology- specific requirements are for your high school curriculum.
- Yukon
- BC
- Alberta
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
At UBC, we recognize the value of AP courses. All AP courses are eligible for admission consideration and AP course grades may be combined with an approved high school curriculum to meet the University’s admission requirements.
Additional international countries are listed on you.ubc.ca
First-Year Credit
Many students in the School of Kinesiology are granted first-year credit for IB, AP or British A Levels. These credits can be used to meet the Kinesiology program or streams requirements. For details on what first-year credit you’re eligible to receive, find your program at the page linked below.
First-Year Credits
Entrance Awards
For scholarships offered by UBC for Canadian or International students entering the university – please visit their website for further details.
School of Kinesiology Entrance Awards for Aboriginal Students
Two awards of $1,000 each have been created by the School of Kinesiology for entering Aboriginal students who are enrolled in at least 24 credits of course work over the Winter Session. The awards may be renewed for one year only, subject to satisfactory completion of the first year and enrollment in a second year of study in the School of Kinesiology with at least 24 credits of course work. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School.
More information here.
About the Degree
Focused Learning in Action
The school’s teaching aspires to excellence, and is dedicated to providing you with a personalized and student-centred education. Kinesiology courses offer many opportunities to work in small groups and present your work to your peers. We support many of our courses with Connect & Canvas technology, so you have easy access to course notes and peer discussion groups outside of the classroom. You will also have the opportunity to experience hands-on work in our student laboratories and complete a directed study course in any of our Kinesiology research laboratories.
Degree Details
StreamsCourse OutlinesDual Degree optionsMinor options
Possible Careers
How would you like to shape your career path?
The goals of the various individuals and organizations working within the discipline of kinesiology are to improve people’s quality of life in a number of populations and settings through increasing physiological functioning and psychological health. A degree in kinesiology can lead to a number of careers in a wide range the fields such as education, fitness and recreation, sports management, medicine, physical therapy, and nutrition.
Graduates of kinesiology can be found in schools, universities, hospitals, military environments, hotels, recreation centers, sports clubs, aquatic facilities, health clinics, wellness centers, and other private and public agencies. Interested in seeing what some of our graduates have done with their degrees? See what they are doing now here.
Take a look at some possible career choices to see what courses you might need to help get you where you want to be.
Student Stories
At The School of Kinesiology, we bring you more than an exceptional interdisciplinary, international education – we bring you the world.
Canada is internationally recognized as a country that delivers the highest standards of education, and UBC is no exception. As a Kinesiology student, you will be part of a diverse community that is home to some of the brightest minds in the world, building relationships that will last a lifetime. Here are some of our Kinesiology Student Stories.
Mohammed, Paula
Degree: BHK
Upon graduating, Paula says, “In the 90’s, event management barely existed as a career and there were very few opportunities in Vancouver to work in the field of sports marketing. I was lucky to secure a job with the one sport marketing company in the city at that time.” Paula founded In My Kitchen Inc, three years ago and reflects, “Growing up in a culturally diverse household with many passionate cooks, I came to cherish the experiences I had around the kitchen table, and that is how In My Kitchen was born.
KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Naina Dhiman
KIN Senior Orientation Leader: Rebecca Tsow
Shayan Badiei
Katie Clark, Fourth Year Interdisciplinary Student
Laura Mar
Sherry Han
Karmen Leong
Lana Camp
Sage Sarabosing
