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University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master of Science (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation)


Please Note [Oct. 17, 2023] - ADDENDA. The Program Requirements section has been updated. See Amendments to the Calendar  for more information.


The Master of Science (MSc) degree is a thesis-based degree in which emphasis is placed on the development of research skills.

Program Requirements


The minimum requirements for the MSc degree are the completion of 12 units in addition to the thesis. As part of the degree requirements, students must successfully complete KSR 580  or KSR 581  (each 3 units).

Although there is no formal residency requirement, some courses, research, teaching, funding, or supervisors may require an in-person presence on a University of Alberta campus or other related site.

MSc students are required to complete the Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement (INT D 710 ), and the professional development requirement (8 hours of professional development activities, and the Individual Development Plan).

Length of Program


The time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. Normally a minimum of two years is required to complete the program. Candidates must complete all the requirements within four years of the term in which they first register.