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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Abbreviation: | MClinExPhys |
UOW Course Code: | 1617 |
CRICOS Code: | 068540K |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine,Exercise Rehabilitation |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time only; not available part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology aims to produce professional Exercise Scientists who can utilise exercise to prevent and rehabilitate disease and injury in the broader community.
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you can register as an Allied Health Professional with Medicare, WorkCover NSW, private health insurers and potentially interstate organisations.
Many graduates work within private exercise physiology clinics across a broad range of rehabilitation areas, including (but not limited to) cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, falls prevention, chronic and complex disease management, and return-to-work programs.
A Supplementary Assessment Form must accompany applications for entry to this course. As there is only a limited number of places available in this program, entry is competitive.
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
This course is not available part-time.
Note that this degree has 360 hours of compulsory clinical placement which is completed in Spring Session as part of the Clinical Practicum subject. Any student going on placement in NSW Health facilities will need to comply with the relevant occupational screening policy and vaccination requirements before placement. NSW Health can provide details of necessary vaccinations. In order to enrol in professional practice subjects, all UOW MClinExPhys students must provide a completed National Criminal Record Check and a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. For further information, refer to the Additional Information section.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Clinical Exercise Physiology | Autumn | 24 | |
Clinical Practicum | Spring | 16 | |
Advanced Workplace Injury Management for Exercise Physiologists | Spring | 8 |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has been accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for membership as an Exercise Scientist and accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist.
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au