Handbook

To qualify for the Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, a student must complete 180 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.

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.

2. Completion of the core topics in the Bachelor of Exercise Science satisfies the pre-requisites for the Master of Occupational Therapy. There is no guaranteed entry into the Master of Occupational Therapy on completion of the Bachelor of Exercise Science. Completion provides students with the necessary pre-requisite topics for admission into the Master of Occupational Therapy via competitive entry (SATAC). 

3. Completion of the relevant option topics in the Bachelor of Exercise Science does not guarantee entry into the Master of Physiotherapy. It provides students with the necessary pre-requisite topics for admission into the Master of Physiotherapy via competitive entry (SATAC).

   To be eligible to apply to the Master of Physiotherapy students should select:

   • MMED3941 Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy (4.5 units)
   • REHB2001 Neuroscience for Therapists (4.5 units)

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Biology.

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.