Handbook

To qualify for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available each year.

Upon completion of 36 units a student may choose to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Health Studies, subject to meeting the program of study for that award or upon completion of 27 units a student may choose to transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Health Studies and exit with that award upon completion of the program of study.

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan.  When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelors degree in Sport and/or of Exercise Science that is accredited and satisfies Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) entry requirements into a postgraduate Clinical Exercise Physiology course, OR be a Full Member or eligible for Full Membership with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. Applicants need to have completed 140 hours of practicum experience with apparently healthy individuals. Graduates of undergraduate programs in science and/or health science require an 'ESSA approved Graduate status'.

In order to complete the degree, students will need to fulfil placement requirements to undertake compulsory field placements.

Further information can be found at Exercise Science and Clinical Physiology Professional Experience Placement.  

Applicants must show English language competence equivalent to a score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) or equivalent, unless subject to an exemption as defined by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Potential students must read the eligibility requirements for obtaining credentialing with ESSA following graduation, in terms of ESSA’s English Language Requirements.