Kinesiology at U of M: Admission Average
University of Manitoba · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Kinesiology at U of M?
Kinesiology at University of Manitoba typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #10 of 14 U of M programs by admission average.
Strong sports science and rehabilitation pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 15 universities we track that offer it, 9 ask for a higher average and 1 asks for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Kinesiology at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 80s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid-to-high 80s
- York University – high 70s-80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry (recommended)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Psychology of Sport
- Exercise Science
These are typical for Kinesiology programs across Canada. About the Kinesiology degree
After a Kinesiology degree
Kinesiology usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Physiotherapist – $70,000 to $110,000
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- Kinesiology is the most common undergrad pathway to physiotherapy school - MPT programs typically require it.
- Playing sports in high school is genuinely relevant - it demonstrates the interest and physical literacy that admission panels value.
- McMaster Kinesiology is particularly well-regarded and has strong research connections.
Applying to U of M
The University of Manitoba is the largest university in the Prairie provinces and Manitoba's flagship institution. U of M has strong programs in health sciences, engineering, law, and agriculture. Winnipeg's cost of living is among the lowest of any major Canadian university city.
University of Manitoba is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1877 and has about 30,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $5,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application May 1.
- Winnipeg's low cost of living is genuinely one of the most affordable university experiences in Canada.
- U of M has strong Indigenous programs and community connections - meaningful for students interested in reconciliation work.
- The Faculty of Agriculture is one of Canada's best and often overlooked.
Other U of M programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Dentistry (DMD) – high 90s + DAT
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Architecture (MArch) – high 80s + portfolio
- Agriculture & Food Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Music (Desautels Faculty) – Audition-based
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s