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Waterloo

Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WK

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Guelph

Human Kinetics (BSc)

OUAC GZK

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Waterloo

Life Sciences (Regular/Co-op)

OUAC WLS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”80–85%“80 to 85%”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
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  • two of MDM4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • 2 4U Science courses
  • 2 additional 4U/M courses
  • Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one.
  • +2 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U – min. 70%)
  • Advanced Functions (min. 70%)
  • Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of
  • Data Management, or Physics
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published224—570
What you studyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise ScienceAnimal ScienceBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnology
What it isKinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.Human Kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general biology degree, it focuses specifically on physical performance, fitness, and health rather than broader biological systems. It suits students interested in exercise science, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or health-related careers who want a science-based foundation in movement and body function.Life Sciences is a broad study of living organisms, their cells, genetics, and chemistry at the molecular level. You'll take core courses in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry, then choose a focus like microbiology, biotechnology, or human biology depending on your interests. The co-op option lets you alternate between school and paid work terms in research labs, hospitals, or biotech companies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itkinesiologykinesiologybiochemistrybiologylife sciencesmicrobiologyneuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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