Faculty of Graduate Studies General Information

There are many on-line sources of information available for potential students about the University in general and Graduate Studies in particular.  Potential graduate students should browse the following websites: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Graduate Admissions and Records Services.  Application packages may also be requested by writing to:

Graduate Admissions and Records
University of Victoria
PO Box 3025 STN CSC
Victoria BC V8W 3P2
Canada

Telephone: (250) 472-4657

Contact Information

Graduate Adviser:  Dr. Viviene Temple

School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education

PO Box 3015 STN CSC

Victoria, BC V8W 3P1 Canada

Phone: 250 721 7846 Fax:  250 721 6601

Application Procedures

Potential applicants may contact the Graduate Adviser of the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education with questions and requests for information regarding the School's graduate programs. However, to pursue formal admission, the student must complete the application package provided by Graduate Admissions and Records.

In addition to the requirements described in the graduate application package, admission to the Masters graduate programs in the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education requires an undergraduate degree in exercise science, physical and health education or related field.  Admission to a Doctoral degree program normally requires a Master's degree in exercise science, physical and health education or related field.

Documents required:

• UVic Graduate Admissions and Records require your application documents in a single package.
• Click into “application package” above and submit an on-line application form to UVIC Graduate Admissions and Records.
• Follow instructions from Graduate Admissions and Records regarding all the documentation they require you to submit.

In addition:

• Applicants for MEd Coaching Studies submit a Coaching Resume outlining your coaching background, experience and certification (attach copies of your coaching certificates).
• Applicants for Masters programs submit a Letter of Intent. This letter needs to state your specific area of research interest. Include a brief statement of your academic and career goals and identify a faculty member as a possible supervisor. A list of the School’s faculty and their areas of research can be found on the School’s homepage under “Faculty and Staff”.
• Applicants for PhD Kinesiology program submit a Letter of Intent and curriculum vitae. The letter should clearly outline the specific area of research, provide a defined idea of a possible study, proposed time limit to completion and include potential costs. This letter should be developed in cooperation with a prospective supervisor.

Deadlines:

Applications may be received at any time but see specific deadlines below. Early application is appreciated.

January 15
- for applicants to the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education MSc, MA degrees or PhD Kinesiology who are seeking admission the following September.
- for applicants to the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education MEd Coaching Studies degree who are seeking admission the following July.

International Students

International students should refer to the Admission Requirements for International Students guidelines from Graduate Admissions and Records Office.

Registration for Courses

The student will be directed to their Graduate Supervisor to discuss and agree on specific course selections. These may include selections from within and outside the School. They may also be at the graduate or undergraduate level (course timetable).

Graduate students may not register online into undergraduate courses. Students may have to speak with the course instructor and even attend the first few classes before being able to register by using a Graduate Course Change form (Add/Drop) (scroll to the download PDF of this form). The form requires the signature of the course instructor and the student's graduate supervisor.

On arrival at the campus, students are advised to meet with the Graduate Adviser and Graduate Secretary of the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education as soon as possible. They are available to assist with successful completion of course identification and registration.

Directed Studies Courses

A common procedure is for graduate students to enroll in Directed Studies Courses usually under the direction of their supervisor. These courses are designated either PE 590 Special Problems or PE 59l Selected Topics. A Pro forma Proposal form (Directed Studies) (srcoll to the download PDF of this form) must be completed which describes the planned work in detail and must have the signature of the intended instructor, graduate supervisor, and graduate adviser before being considered by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Typically, in these courses, the student does research work, reads widely in the area, and completes assigned papers as the requirements.