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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

ProviderAustralian Catholic University
Course code: SIA-210268UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology provides advanced academic study in the discipline of clinical exercise physiology. The postgraduate course delivers a sequence of units in the context of clinical assessment and exercise as a preventative, prescriptive and rehabilitative process for acute, sub-acute and chronic injuries as well as non-communicable diseases and concomitant multimorbidities. This specialisation will provide professional training, skills, competencies and clinical experience needed for accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Pathway ATo be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must meet the following criteria:have completed a bachelor degree that is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at Exercise Science level, with one of the following: a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or have completed ACUs Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries.

OR have met the requirements of ESSA Graduate assessment for postgraduate study, and have completed a Bachelor degree or higher in exercise science or related field with one of the following: a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 scale; or evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or have completed ACUs Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries.

OR have completed ACUs Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation AND submit a curriculum vitae outlining relevant industry experience for this course of study; AND submit professional referee/s information relevant to industry experience.

Pathway B To be eligible for Pathway B (Thesis stream), a student must have completed at least 80 cp of Specified and/or Professional Experience units, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.50, and if the students proposed area of study aligns with a demonstrated capacity for research and supervision within the School.*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesNepal · Viet Nam
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsInformation Tech/Computing and Mathematics · Nursing
1
NepalHigh school background
Bachelor of NursingBachelor degree · Nursing · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 2.9/4.02.90 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Teaching SecondaryMaster degree · Information Tech/Computing and Mathematics · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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