(i) Introduction
This four-year degree program requires students to apply to the second year following completion of a required set of courses in the first year of university studies. Admission is based upon a two-stage process. 

(ii) Admission to Pre-Kinesiology qualifying year
Minimum of 70% overall average in five grade 12 academic subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and one other academic course.    Note: High school applicants should apply by March 1 to be considered in the University’s annual scholarship review process.  See Undergraduate Application and Admission Requirements section of the Academic Calendar. 

(iii) Admission to the Kinesiology program (Application deadline March 31)
Admission to the second year of the program is based upon competitive entry as follows: a minimum requirement of 70% overall average in first-year university required courses, and a minimum of 60% in Kinesiology 101 (UPEI course numbers in brackets): 

• One introductory Biology course in Cell and Molecular Biology (Biology 131)
• Two courses in introductory Chemistry (Chem 111/112)
• One course in Calculus (Math 112; alternatively, Math 151/152 can be taken)
• One course in introductory Kinesiology (Kin 101)
• Two courses in introductory Psychology (Psy 101/102)
• One course in critical thinking and writing (Global Issues 151) or an English Composition course for students not required to take GI 151

Please note: Biology, and Chemistry courses will normally have a laboratory component.  Details of course content might be required for any external courses proposed for admission purposes.

Students are expected to complete a degree at UPEI within a 10 year period. (See Academic Regulation #2). Applicants should contact the office of the Dean of Science or the Registrar’s office if they have completed any of the pre-requisite first year courses seven years prior to the anticipated start date of their second year of the Kinesiology major. 

Application deadline is March 31 and the following is required when submitting your application: 

1. Undergraduate Application Form (2 pages) or apply online at https://secure.upei.ca/registrar/applyform.html

2. $50 Application Fee ($75 for International Applicants);

3. Official Transcripts from each post-secondary institution where you have taken a course, even if transfer credit(s) were given by another institution. If enrolled in courses at the time of application, a final transcript is required for those courses as well. Final results for all courses used in the admission review process must be received by June 1. 

The complete application package should be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. Please note that faxed transcripts are not considered official and applications are not reviewed until the official transcripts are received. 

UPEI Registrar's Office
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4P3
email:  registrar@upei.ca