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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUM018UniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Crawley · WA

Course overview

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Our Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences will provide you with knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the sport, exercise and health industries. You'll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to develop and deliver exercise-based interventions for fitness, health and wellbeing, and performance.

In the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology you'll gain extensive knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.

Why study this course at UWA

  • Understand how sport and exercise play a vital part in a human's general health and performance
  • UWA is ranked 1st in WA and 5th in Australia for Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2025).

You'll learn to

  • build foundation knowledge in the sub-disciplines of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, and sport psychology
  • gain advanced knowledge and application of treatment modalities in the areas of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and other chronic and complex medical conditions
  • apply your learning through work integrated learning opportunities to develop your specific understanding and skills in patient assessment and exercise prescription.

Accreditation

The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist.

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation to practice as an accredited exercise physiologist.

Course record

Majors

Sport Science, Exercise and Health (Extended Major)

Through this extended major in Sports Science, Exercise Health you'll become skilled in applying your sound knowledge in sport and exercise science theory to the assessment of health indicators and the prescription of exercise for healthy individuals. 

Prerequisites:

  • Mathematics Applications ATAR OR a mathematics unit taken in the first year

Recommended subjects:

  • Mathematics Methods ATAR 

Career Opportunities

Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist, Rehabilitation Specialist

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24-26

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

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

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • CrawleyWAAugust 2026
  • CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
  • CrawleyWA