Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Exercise Physiology is a postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. You will complete core units, one selective unit, and a capstone project unit in your final semester, which cover the areas of clinical exercise physiology practice including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory / pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve clinical status. This includes clinical placements across the public and private sectors.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Completed an accepted degree: All pages of official final academic transcript and degree testamur
Completing an accepted degree: provide all pages of your penultimate official academic transcript, with no more than 1 semester (0.5 FTE/24 credit points USYD equivalent) pending results
An accepted degree must be either: a) a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD degree accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework from an Australian university or self-accrediting higher education institution; or b) a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD degree from an overseas university listed in the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition Guide, provided that the degree is equivalent to an Australian bachelor's, master's degree or PhD degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework
Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students
Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English
Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required
For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements
Evidence of name change (marriage certificate etc.), if applicable
If your documents are not in English, they need to be officially translated into English by your institution and include the institution's official stamp on each page. Alternatively, you can have your document translated and certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units1 units

Exercise Physiology

Core unit of study within the Master of Exercise Physiology program

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of clinical practice does the Master of Exercise Physiology cover?

The degree covers the areas of clinical exercise physiology practice including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory/pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve clinical status.

Does the Master of Exercise Physiology include clinical placements?

Yes, the program includes clinical placements across the public and private sectors as part of the coursework.

When do applications open for the Master of Exercise Physiology?

For domestic applicants, applications open on 1 July of the preceding year. For international applicants, applications open on 15 April of the preceding year. Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program.

Is it possible to defer enrolment into the Master of Exercise Physiology?

No deferrals are permitted for the Graduate Entry Master programs, including the Master of Exercise Physiology. Please ensure that you read your offer letter and note any Faculty and course specific information.

Are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this program?

The majority of the Graduate Entry Master offers are full fee-paying places. There may be a small number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available and these are allocated on the basis of academic merit.

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