Deakin University
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDeakin’s Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has a national reputation for teaching excellence, world-class facilities and graduate employability. This award-winning course creates a simple pathway towards becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and the 300-plus hours of industry experience you undertake will open the door to exciting opportunities.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Criteria
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in a relevant area with eligibility for Exercise Scientist accreditation (AES – Accredited Exercise Scientist) from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
To meet the academic requirements, you will need to meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Graduates of the H343 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University, H353 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – Advanced (Honours), D333 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and D394 Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) where acknowledgment of eligibility for accreditation with ESSA is included as a professional recognition statement on your transcript.
- Applicants who have previously completed an ESSA accredited Exercise Science undergraduate degree at another university. Please refer to ESSA-accredited exercise science courses to view the list of accredited universities and courses.
- Applicants with current AES accreditation with ESSA. Applicants are required to provide membership evidence with their MCEP application.
- Graduates of undergraduate degrees other than those above, who can demonstrate that they have covered all of the elements required for accreditation at the Exercise Science level of ESSA via completion of an ESSA Graduate Entry Assessment and provide a copy of the outcome letter as evidence with their MCEP application.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized English-speaking country.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of the test.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency.
Course fees
$13,422
$63,300
$13,422
$63,300
Career opportunities
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology will prepare you for the following roles.
Exercise Physiologist
An Exercise Physiologist creates physical activity programs for clients with a range of needs. You might develop exercise plans for people with a d...
Sports Scientist
Sports Scientists provide expert advice to professional athletes and their coaches. They can work in either professional practitioner roles (provid...
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coaches are specialist coaches who help their clients increase physical strength and body condition to improve athletic p...
About Deakin University
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