Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) focuses on the utilisation of exercise as a means of improving health and fitness, and rehabilitating injured tissues and/or systems.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) requires the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) (or equivalent) of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution.

It is only possible to admit a limited number of students each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission will be based on academic grades across the second and third year subjects in the undergraduate degree.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) is comprised of 48 credit points of subjects and can be taken over one year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Note that this degree has a compulsory clinical placement. In order to complete this placement, students must comply with the legal requirements of the NSW Health Department. This requires all staff and students undertaking clinical placements to receive a criminal record clearance and vaccination record status check before employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system. For further information, refer to the Additional Information section.

Course Program

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) may gain full membership of AAESS after completing a period of supervised work experience, and may apply for accredited membership.

Further Information

Dr Herb Groeller
Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3461
herb_groeller@uow.edu.au