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Overview

Admissions

Program Details

Simple Requirements

Completion requirement

MSc (thesis-based)

In addition to meeting the requirements of Faculty of Graduate Studies (see regulations) and the home program, MSc students in the Wearable Technology specialization must meet the following course requirements:

1. course or course (Topic: Wearable Applications) or course (Topic: AI and Security of Cyber-physical Systems).

2. course

3. Completion of a practicum placement course

Specialization course requirements may count as elective courses in the student's home program (if applicable) with approval from the Graduate Program Director, supervisor, and supervisory committee.

Doctor of Philosophy

In addition to meeting the requirements of Faculty of Graduate Studies and the home program, PhD trainees in the Wearable Technology specialization must meet the following course requirements:

1. course or course (Topic: Wearable Applications) or course (Topic: AI and Security of Cyber-physical Systems).

2. course

3. Completion of a practicum placement course*

4. One (3 unit) elective in Biomechanics, OR Data Science, OR Data Visualization** at the 600 or 700 level.

*With the support of the student's home program and Faculty of Graduate Studies, the student may complete Kinesiology 612 either before or after admission to candidacy.

**Must be approved by the specialization Director, the student's Supervisor and Supervisory Committee.

Specialization course requirements may count as elective courses in the student's home program (if applicable) with approval from the Graduate Program Director, Supervisor, and Supervisory Committee.

Students are expected to attend the annual Wearable Technology Workshop held each Fall semester and participate in the Wearable Technology Lecture series.

Completion requirement

Advanced Credit

The applicant should make requests for Advanced Credit at the time of application, as part of the admissions process.

Time Limit

Expected completion time is two years for full-time students in a thesis-based master's program and four years in a doctoral program.

Supervisory Assignments

See requirements of home program.

Required Examinations

See requirements of home program and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Academic Regulations).

Financial Assistance

See home program.