Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (MClinExPhys)
This 18-month internationally accredited programme equips students for careers in allied health roles focused on the exercise rehabilitation of people living with chronic health conditions.
Quick facts
| Duration | Full-time 1.5 years Part-time study available |
| Points | 180 |
| Location | Newmarket |
| Programme type | Postgraduate |
Programme overview
This postgraduate programme prepares you for a career as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
Clinical Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals who design and deliver exercise for the prevention and management of chronic health problems such as musculoskeletal issues, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
You will complete clinical placements at sites like the Health and Rehabilitation Clinic, undertaking the supervised work experience needed to gain professional registration.
Entry Requirements
You must have completed a Bachelor of Science from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher and a major or specialisation in Exercise Science, or another relevant subject, or the equivalent prior study.
Programme structure
Part 1: Theory
- 60 points: EXERSCI 719 - 721, 724
Part 2: Practical Learning
- 90 points: EXERSCI 776-778
Part 3: Research Methods
- 30 points: EXERSCI 722, 723 or 781A/B
A blend of theory and clinical practicum courses is delivered sequentially across three terms of study to support the translation of acquired knowledge and skills to clinical practice. Active learning and teaching methods are used to foster the development of critical thinking, clinical reasoning and independent learning. A key component of this internationally accredited programme is the completion of internal and external clinical placements to acquire a body of supervised clinical work experience that meets or exceeds requirements for professional registration.
Where can a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology take you?
MClinExPhys graduates will be knowledgeable and skilled Clinical Exercise Physiologists eligible for registration with national and international professional organisations. They will be registered to prescribe exercise and health behaviour interventions to improve functional capacity and to promote physical activity in people living with chronic health conditions.
Key programme accreditation outcome measures
Our performance on key program accreditation outcome measures required by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Graduation rate
The number of successful PGDip CEP and MSc CEP graduates by year.
| Reporting year | Number of graduates |
Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 |
32 | 100% |
| 2018-2019 |
26 |
92% |
| 2019-2020 |
17 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 |
14 |
88% |
| 2021-2022 |
20 |
95% |
| 2022-2023 | 18 | 95% |
| 2023-2024 | 28 | 100% |
University of Auckland MSc CEP historical PGDip to MSc retention rate
| Enrolment period | Enrolled PGDip | Returned MSc | Retention rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 11 | 10 | 91% |
| 2021-2022 | 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 2022-2023 | 14 | 6 | 43% |
| 2023-2024 | 13 | 10 | 77% |
| 2024-2025 | 18 | 16 | 89% |
Culminating experience (200hrs supervised work-placement)
| Reporting year | Total number of students | Total number that passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 22 | 21 | 95% |
| 2021-2022 | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 28 | 28 | 100% |
Graduate satisfaction rate
The percentage of enrolled students completing the CAAHEP graduate satisfaction survey over the past 5-years, along with the percentage of all positive satisfaction returned. Positive satisfaction with the program is defined as having an average score of 3 or better out of 5 for all questions on the survey. Our program average each year is greater than 4 out of 5.
| Reporting year | Number of satisfactory surveys | Surveys obtained |
Satisfaction rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 |
5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 |
9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| 2024-2025 | 11 | 12 | 92% |
Positive graduate employment 1-year post-graduation
Note: Note: Positively Employed means having attained employment as a clinical exercise physiologist or in a similar allied health-related field, or as continuing in education at a higher qualification. Prior to 2022, only students graduating with an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology are included in the calculation.
| Reporting year | Positively placed | Number of graduates | Percentage positively placed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 |
14 | 17 | 82% |
| 2018-2019 |
10 | 12 | 83% |
| 2019-2020 |
7 | 10 | 70% |
| 2020-2021 |
3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 |
8 | 10 | 80% |
| 2022-2023 | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 17 | 18 | 94% |
| 2024-2025 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
NOTE: Between 2017 and 2025 represents MSc CEP graduate data only.
Scholarships and awards
Each year, we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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