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) 721-8733

Application Procedures

Potential applicants may contact the Graduate Adviser of the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education for application information. 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.  Applicants to the MA and MSc programs should state their specific area of research interest, include a brief statement of academic and career goals, and identify a faculty member as a possible supervisor.  MEd Coaching Studies applicants should include a resume of their coaching experience and certification levels.  Admission to a Doctoral degree program normally requires a Master's degree in exercise science, physical and health education or related field.

Deadlines:

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

February 15
- for applicants to the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education MSc, MA degrees or PhD by Special Arrangement 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

On arrival at the campus, students are advised to meet with the Graduate Adviser of the School of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education as soon as possible. Registration in courses is done by web registration WebReg. The Adviser may be able to suggest a number of steps to make the registration procedure easier if you have not already registered.

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

In the current situation, graduate students may not WegReg in 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 an Academic Record Change Notice form. The form requires the signature of the course instructor and the Graduate Adviser.

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) must be completed which describes the planned work in detail and must have the signature of the intended instructor, graduate supervisor, and School Director 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.