Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

In this degree you will explore the science of human performance and play a vital role in preventing and managing chronic disease and injury. This degree provides you with a comprehensive education in exercise and health, incorporating contemporary evidence-based practice in all areas of the degree. You will cover all sub-disciplines of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology in depth, providing you with the ability to undertake a broad range of career options upon completion of study. 

This degree has an embedded professional practice stream, where you’ll study with students from our dietetics, pharmacy and physiotherapy programs. You will gain an understanding of how to work within a multi-disciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Areas of study

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, sport and exercise psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, paediatrics, disability, cardiovascular rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. The combination of two disciplines means you will gain the breadth of knowledge, skills and experience needed to work with healthy and chronic disease populations across a range of settings. Exercise Physiologists work in private practice, hospitals, medical clinics or research in the area of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic disease such as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, and cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions.

Professional recognition

This program has Qualifying Accreditation from Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).> The program will be submitted for consideration of full accreditation at the required stage.

Graduates are eligible to become members of ESSA and to apply for accreditation as an Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist. Students can also seek accreditation with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) as a Level 1 allied health trainer, and with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) as a level 1 coach. Course level accreditation work is in progress with SMA and ASCA.  

Practical experience

You will complete workplace observations, simulated training, and placements throughout the program. You will undertake placements in both Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology disciplines across a broad range of settings. Placement sites will be allocated by UNSW and may include in metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Placement locations may include sports teams, schools, private clinics, gyms, hospitals, and the UNSW Medicine Lifestyle Clinic.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNSW current fee information.