Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management at the University of Newcastle has been designed for graduates working in related fields such as Physiotherapy, Medicine, Occupational Therapy as well as Nutrition and Dietetics, who wish to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in the management of chronic disease conditions.
Structure
Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 80 units, comprised of the following: 50 units of core courses, 10 unit Group A directed course and 20 units of Group B directed courses.
Subjects
- Clinical Exercise Assessment and Intervention in Chronic Disease
- Chronic Disease and Injury Control
- Exercise to Manage Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disease
- Health Behaviour Change
- Chronic Condition Self-management.
Standard entry requirements
Prior completion of an AQF 7 Bachelor degree (or higher), or equivalent, in a cognate field of study to exercise and sport science.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Ourimbah | Domestic: $21,125 International: $37,000 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Ourimbah.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation.
