Overview

On the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology is offered at The University of Western Australia you’ll develop knowledge and skills in preparation for work in the allied health industry. The course is accredited by ESSA so you will be eligible to apply for accreditation status.

Students who meet certain criteria (contact the Course Coordinator for details) can apply to complete a 24-point dissertation in addition to the coursework components. Examination of the dissertation will mimic the BSc Honours thesis examination, so that an Honours-equivalent grade can be created to allow graduates to be ranked for Higher Degree by research scholarships.

Career Pathways

Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries.

The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness.

These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Accreditation

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology is a National University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP) accredited course.

Graduates may apply to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) within two years of completing the course for credentialing as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise and Health Psychology

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Workplace Injury Prevention and Management

Chronic and Complex Conditions

Brain and Behaviours

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-12 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Physiology View 8 other Masters in Physiology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 089267D

a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA ‘Exercise Science' standards.

Tuition Fee

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International

47600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47600 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

9845 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9845 AUD per year during 24 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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