Overview

In this 4-year, full time course, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding of a variety of health and medical issues afflicting patients across a diverse range of age groups and demographics.

You’ll also develop in-depth clinical and analytical skills and explore beyond the physical to discover how exercise as a medicine positively affects the mental and emotional recovery of each patient.

During your time at UC, you’ll also undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL), in the form of professional internships where you will gain valuable experience by using your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.

Throughout this course, you’ll also be regularly visited by industry specialists and leaders offering excellent opportunities to network and expand your industry contacts.

Study Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation from University of Canberra and you will:

gain a deeper understanding of the human body

be able to identify degenerative changes and disease states

develop technical skills to address the needs of clients in a clinical rehabilitation setting

acquire abilities to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury in cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions

have the qualifications to be recognised and accepted as an allied health professional

be recognised as an allied health professional

open the door for further studies including, honours, masters and Doctorate

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will be qualified and ready to work as an exercise physiologist in public and private health sectors including areas such as:

Chronic disease

Rehabilitation service provider

Fitness industry

Strength and conditioning

Workplace health/corporate health

Aged care

Education

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biomechanics
Functional Anatomy
Human Growth and Development
Physiology of Exercise

Exercise Programming
Prescription

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Physiology View 23 other Bachelors in Physiology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 078923A

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37500 AUD / year

≈ 37500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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