Overview

Through the Exercise Sciences degree from University of Auckland you'll extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours.

The postgraduate programme in Exercise Sciences provides high-level training for a career as an exercise scientist working in industry, health or sport. Building on foundational knowledge obtained at an undergraduate level, this advanced programme will help you develop essential skills that form the basis of scientific research and evidence-based practice.

Career opportunities:

Over the past years,the graduates have been employed in the following jobs:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (John Hopkins University)
Senior Biomechanist (Australian Sports Commission)
Clinical Analyst (Accident Compensation Cooperation, ACC)
Exercise Physiologist (Melbourne Osteopathy Sports Injury Centre)
Strength and Conditioning Coach (Auckland Rugby Union)
Performance Analyst (Academy of Sport, South Island)
Chief Executive (Auckland Table Tennis Association)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise physiology and metabolism
Biomechanics and computational movement science
Movement neuroscience and motor control
Exercise and performance psychology
Clinical exercise physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 12 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11545 NZD / year

≈ 11545 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$11,545.20

International students

NZ$55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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