In the past 20 years, under the guidance of a professional body – Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), accredited Exercise Physiologists (EPs) have gained national recognition as the allied health professional with the knowledge and experience to prescribe exercise for people with chronic and complex medical conditions. EPs now have provider status with the Health Insurance Commission (Medicare), as well as many private and government health and compensable insurance schemes.
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This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
35 Stirling Highway, Perth 6009
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have—
- (a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA;
- (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
(2) Applicants are awarded a place in the 72-point course if they have either;
- (a) a bachelor's degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the 'Exercise Science' level;
- (b) an official ESSA "Graduate Entry Assessment" letter that demonstrates equivalence with "Exercise Science" members.
(3) All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health, and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA ‘Exercise Science' standards.
English Competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0.
Course fees
Course fee
$18,267
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