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Bachelor of Exercise Science

Build real-world, practical skills and contemporary knowledge. Prevent chronic disease. Improve overall health.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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If you’re planning to study at UOW immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the UOW Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to UOW.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students can apply to study at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in several ways. Your application options will depend on your individual circumstances.

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Student ?
Year ?
Campus ?
ATAR-SR ?
75
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration ?
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 083033D
UOW: 1868

Overview

Exercise scientists apply the science of exercise to improve human health, fitness and performance. They design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity programs for a wide range of people within the community. These professionals provide programs for improving general health, the prevention of chronic diseases and injury, and enhanced sports performance.

The Bachelor of Exercise Science will prepare you for a career in sporting organisations, education, community and corporate health units, and gymnasiums.

Throughout this degree, you will study anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, nutrition, psychology, neuromechanics, and biomechanics. These core subjects are designed to deepen your understanding of how exercise affects the body, and how to use evidence-based practices and a person centred approach to prescribe exercise safely and effectively. This knowledge is aimed at improving fitness, performance and health outcomes and the quality of life of those you will serve.

A key element of this degree is the practical experience component. This involves 140 hours of placement in a community, sporting, scientific, or commercial exercise setting and is necessary for you to graduate and become an accredited exercise scientist. This hands-on experience is crucial, as it allows you to apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios, ensuring you are prepared for professional practice upon graduation.

See the course handbook for more information.

Taught by leading researchers, these classes will give you the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers and tackle real-world challenges.

This degree is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for admission into the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

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Careers

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Cardiac Technologist
  • Case Worker
  • Exercise Scientist
  • Fitness Instructors / Personal Trainers
  • Health Data Analyst
  • Human Factors Specialist
  • Researcher
  • Sports Administrator
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Accreditation & professional recognition

Wollongong: This course has accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Liverpool: On offer from 2026. The Bachelor of Exercise Science at Liverpool campus is based on the accredited course offered at the Wollongong campus. Accreditation by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) for Liverpool campus is pending.

It is highly recommended that all graduates apply for accreditation with ESSA within 2 years of completing their degree. This is of particular importance for international students to ensure that they meet the ESSA English Language requirements. For more information see ESSA Accreditation site.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Compulsory Work Based Placement
Your study program requires you to attend workplace experience or clinical placements within a range of health-related settings, completed over 14 weeks (totaling 140 hours, at 10 hours per week). Before you can commence a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health’s mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.

Details of these and other pre-placement requirements can be found on the UOW Health Placements site.

 

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work and placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:

    • undergo a national criminal record check; and
    • comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements

    prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.

    This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.

    In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.

    Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.

     

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$20568 (2026)$123408 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session. 

    ApplicationDate
    Domestic (UAC Early Bird)30 September, 2025
    International9 December, 2025
    Domestic (direct)31 December, 2025
    Domestic (UAC final round)29 January, 2026

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates. 

     Date
    OrientationCheck your campus details
    Session start2 March, 2026
    Census date31 March, 2026
    Mid-session recess20 - 24 April, 2026
    Session end25 June, 2026
  • Autumn Session, 2027 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. Applications submitted after the advertised closing date will still be accepted. We will endeavour to process late applications in time for the nominated session, however this cannot be guaranteed.

    ApplicationDate
    Domestic (UAC Early Bird)30 September, 2026
    InternationalSee International students page for key application cut-off dates
    Domestic (direct)31 December, 2026
    Domestic (UAC final round)28 January, 2027

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates. 

     Date
    OrientationCheck your campus details
    Session start1 March, 2027
    Census date31 March, 2027
    Mid-session recess19 - 23 April, 2027
    Session end24 June, 2027

    Indicative enrolment

    The tables below contain information on the 2025 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2026.

    Student profile

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2025.

    Student profile table
    Applicant background 2025 intake 2025 intake (%)
    Higher education study 51 44%
    Vocational education & training study 8 7%
    Work & life experience <5 <5
    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only <5 <5
    ATAR plus additional criteria <5 <5
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 48 42%
    International students <5 <5
    All students 115 100%

    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR profile

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

    ATAR profile table
    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2025 ATAR Selection Rank
    Highest rank to receive an offer 91.95 91.95
    Median rank to receive an offer 76.80 78.75
    Lowest rank to receive an offer 65.40 70.30

    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

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    For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

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