Postgraduate study in Exercise Sciences

What can you study in Exercise Sciences?

Postgraduate study in Exercise Sciences provides the opportunity to achieve an advanced level of knowledge in a range of areas relevant to exercise, sport, health and rehabilitation science. You will gain academic and clinical experience when working with allied health professionals. This will prepare you for innovative practice across the health industry, assisting people with a wide range of health conditions and diseases. You will gain advanced knowledge of the evidence-based processes associated with investigating and understanding how the brain and body function.

Areas of research interests open to exploration include:

  • Biomechanics and computational movement science
  • Exercise physiology and metabolism
  • Exercise and sport psychology
  • Movement neuroscience and motor control

Examples of research topics include:

  • The development of artificial intelligence in gait classification for children with spastic cerebral palsy
  • Investigating non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and thermoregulation during exercise
  • The role of physical activity in adults with depression
  • Understanding the effects of healthy ageing and stroke on neural circuits within the brain and the implications this may have for motor function and recovery

Subject structure

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) in Exercise Sciences

15 points:

30 points from:

Up to 15 points from 700-level courses in a related subject (approved by the Head of Department): Chemistry, Health Sciences, Health Psychology, Medical Science, Population Health, Psychology

60 points:

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Exercise Sciences

15 points:

At least 45 points from approved EXERSCI 700-level courses:

Up to 60 points from other 700-level courses in a related subject (approved by the Head of Department): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Health Sciences, Health Psychology, Medical Science, Population Health, Psychology, Physics, Statistics

Master of Science (MSc) in Exercise Sciences 120-point (one-year) research masters

120 points:

Master of Science (MSc) in Exercise Sciences 240-point research masters

15 points:

45 points:

Up to 60 points from other 700-level courses in a related subject (approved by the Head of Department): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Health Sciences, Health Psychology, Medical Science, Population Health, Psychology, Physics, Statistics

120 points:

Master of Physiotherapy Practice (MPhysioPrac)

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Part I

120 points:

Part II

90 points:

30 points:

Courses

Explore the postgraduate courses you can take for an Exercise Sciences major:

Where can postgraduate study in Exercise Sciences take you?

There is a growing demand for exercise scientists and accredited exercise physiologists who have the skills to research, and work with clients, to prevent and manage chronic diseases and injuries.

Jobs related to Exercise Sciences

  • Cardiac physiologist
  • Clinical exercise physiologist
  • Exercise scientist
  • Human movement scientist
  • Injury prevention consultant
  • Research scientist
  • Respiratory physiologist
  • Sport and fitness practitioner

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