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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Upgrade your qualifications. Improve the health of communities. Develop your technical skill set.

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
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  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Year ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
Code
UOW: 434

Overview

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology is for graduates of Exercise Science who want to upgrade their qualifications and work with individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities.

Upon completion of this degree, you will have the technical expertise to restore good health and physical capability to people after illness or injury. You will develop your technical skillset in data gathering and analysis as it applies to human movement, physiological systems integration and understanding the fundamental processes underpinning unhealthy individuals.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

You will study clinical exercise physiology, advanced workplace injury management, allied health research and clinical practice as part of your core subjects. Scientific and clinical training. This scientific foundation will enable you to adapt to a variety of situations and clientele in the workplace and to develop and deliver exercise programs which cater to a wide variety of individuals with various health conditions and disabilities.

This degree also focuses on best-practice and shows how evidence through research informs professional clinical practice. You will also learn how to operate as an allied health professional within the Australian medical system and learn compensation schemes such as Medicare, DVA, Workcover and NDIS. You will also gain the knowledge and skills to potentially run your own business as a health care provider.

This degree includes advanced clinical training for work as an exercise physiologist. As part of the course you will undertake 360 hours of clinical workplace experience. Completion of these hours is required in order to graduate. This experience is an essential part of the learning process and will allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned in the course to ensure that you will be work-ready for industry practice in both public facilities (hospitals) and private clinics.

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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

This course has full accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Physiologists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

It is highly recommended that all gradates 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.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. 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.

A recognised bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science of at least three years' duration, or ESSA-approved Graduate Entry status. Applicants must also have completed a minimum of 140 hours of supervised clinical placement with healthy populations prior to entry into the master’s program.

Places in the master’s program are limited, and a minimum credit average across all completed undergraduate subjects is required to be considered competitive for entry.

Please note that allied health degrees (e.g., medicine, physiotherapy, nursing) do not meet the minimum requirements for entry into this course.

Candidates must provide a Selection Supplement Form with their application.


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 20 weeks (totaling 360 hours, at 40 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 at the UOW Health Placements site.

  • Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

    If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

  • English language proficiency

    All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

    Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

    Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

  • 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 and practical work & 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.

    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 recognizes 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

Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$14832 (2025)$44496 (2025)

The above tuition fee is the indicative amount payable for a full-fee paying place. In 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the fee(s) listed above.

See postgraduate fees for more information.

*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. If you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be confirmed at the time of your offer.

  • 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
    International31 October, 2025
    Domestic (direct)31 October, 2025

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

     Date
    Orientation Check your campus details
    Session start2 March, 2026
    Census date31 March, 2026
    Mid-session recess20-24 April, 2026
    Session end25 June, 2026



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