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Health and Exercise Science (MSc)

Program type
Thesis
Primary campus
Loyola (LOY)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall

Program overview

The MSc in Health and Exercise Science builds on the strengths of our undergraduate programs, looking at the mechanistic sciences and how the body works. Areas of specialization include the clinical areas of injury prevention, and the chronic care of certain diseases through exercise. Researchers in the department are asking important questions, from how the body produces new muscle proteins to how stress can influence the cardiovascular system. All of the program's courses are research-based in one way or another. Join a passionate student cohort in the booming field of Exercise Science.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.

Please see the Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology Courses page for course descriptions.

Health and Exercise Science MSc (45 credits)

12

credits of coursework:

EXCI 610 Statistics and Research Design (3.00)
EXCI 612 Laboratory Techniques (3.00)
EXCI 624 Special Topics Seminar (3.00)
EXCI 626 Thesis Proposal (3.00)

33

Thesis (one of the following courses):

EXCI 670 Thesis (33.00)
EXCI 680 Thesis (Athletic Therapy) (33.00)
EXCI 690 Thesis (Clinical Exercise Physiology) (33.00)

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

  • BSc in Exercise Science or related field of study, which includes Kinesiology, Physiology, Psychology, or Biology.
  • Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

Application deadlines

FALL

February 1

WINTER

n/a

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

Out-of-province students

Get $9,251 in special funding for thesis master's programs. Learn more

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