Victoria University (VU)

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

077582C

Related Careers

Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

Become an exercise physiologist (AEP) with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University. You'll learn to assess and prescribe exercise and physical activity for people with chronic conditions or complex care needs. This course will prepare you to work in the community and in clinical settings with people who have: musculoskeletal injuries neurological conditions metabolic conditions cardiovascular conditions various comorbidities. Our program follows a strong evidence-based teaching approach to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology. To consolidate your theoretical learning, you will gain significant practical experience in clinical placements. You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to work as an exercise physiologist. There is also an optional research component embedded in this course that will prepare you academically for a PhD pathway.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Footscray Park	Full-time - 1.5 years	$48,300	N/A

Structure

To attain the Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, students will be required to complete 144 credit points consisting of: 120 credit points core units 24 credit points coursework/thesis units (Option 1 or 2) OPTION 1 - Additional Coursework Units 12 credit points SCL6004 Pain Science 12 credit points SCL7005 Complex Cases in Clinical Exercise Physiology OR OPTION 2 - Thesis 24 credit points SCL7001 Minor Thesis

Subjects

Clinical exercise science
Exercise rehabilitation

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Recognition

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Study Pathways

After completing one semester, students can exit with the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. After completing one year, students can exit with the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation. Only those who complete the full 18 month course of study are eligible to be awarded Accredited Exercise Physiologist status by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.