Master of Science

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A four-year undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from a recognized university is required. Students who have graduated from three-year university degree programs maybe considered for admission if they successfully complete one year as a special student in the undergraduate degree program of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
• A background in physical education and health, with background being defined as (a) the attainment of either a University of Toronto BPHE, or its equivalent from another university, (b) successful completion of one year as a special student taking five upper year courses in the U of T Faculty of Physical Education and Health, or (c) significant professional experience in the field of physical and health education.
• An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ (76-79%) in the last 5 full course equivalents in relevant, senior-level courses.

Doctor of Philosophy

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A Masters degree from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent, including the successful defence of a thesis, from a recognized university is required.
• Formal graduate training in the exercise sciences.
• An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A- (80-84%) in the Master degree completed.

Did you graduate more than five years ago?
For both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, applicants who graduated five or more years ago without achieving sufficiently high standing for admission as outlined above may be considered for admission if in the intervening period they have done significant relevant work. Such applicants must present substantial evidence that, in the interval since graduation, they have achieved qualifications at least equivalent to those stated in the preceding sections. Where relevant, significant professional accomplishments will be taken as evidence of equivalent qualifications. Such students may be required to take remedial courses.

English language requirements
It is essential that all incoming graduate students have a good command of English. If you have been educated outside Canada, your primary language is not English and you have graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, you must demonstrate your facility in the English language.

Do I have to demonstrate my language skills before I apply?
This requirement is a condition of admission and should be met before application, but must be met before an offer can be made. The SGS and the Department of Exercise Sciences requires that this requirement be satisfied using one of the following testing combinations:

• the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For the Internet-based test we require a minimum score of a 22/30 for the Writing and Speaking sections and an Overall TOEFL score of 93/120. The paper and computer test require a minimum overall score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test) and a minimum score of 5.0 is required for the Test of Written English (paper test)/Essay rating (computer test);
• the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score of 92 required)
• the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (minimum score of 7 required).

Where can I get more information?
Applicants may obtain further information concerning the administration of these tests by consulting with the School of Graduate Studies.