Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Prepare to become a certified exercise physiologist with hands-on clinical training and research opportunities.
Best for:Best for graduates in health sciences, exercise physiology, or related disciplines seeking to specialise in clinical exercise science and rehabilitation with a focus on evidence-based practice.
Overview
This Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation programme at Victoria University equips students to assess and prescribe exercise for individuals with chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and metabolic or cardiovascular issues. The curriculum blends evidence-based theory with extensive clinical placements, ensuring graduates are ready for careers in community and clinical settings. An optional research component is embedded to foster academic readiness for doctoral studies. The programme follows a structured, practice-oriented approach, combining classroom learning with real-world experience to develop expertise in clinical exercise physiology.
What you'll do
- Develop expertise in assessing and prescribing exercise for individuals with chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and metabolic or cardiovascular issues.
- Gain hands-on clinical experience through structured placements in community and clinical settings.
- Apply evidence-based theoretical knowledge to real-world rehabilitation scenarios.
- Engage in optional research projects to prepare for advanced academic pursuits, such as a PhD.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance clinical practice skills.
- Develop skills in designing and implementing exercise programmes tailored to diverse patient needs.
Requirements
Degree required: Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline such as health sciences, exercise physiology, or a similar field OR Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a related discipline
Language: English; IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking (or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in health sciences, exercise physiology, or a related discipline
- Strong theoretical understanding of clinical exercise science principles
- Ability to apply evidence-based practices in rehabilitation settings
- Basic proficiency in clinical assessment and exercise prescription techniques
- Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline OR Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a related discipline
- English language proficiency as specified (IELTS or equivalent)
- No age restrictions mentioned
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
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Applicants should follow the application instructions provided on the Victoria University website. The process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and any additional documents required for admission. Detailed application steps can be found on the university’s course page.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate)
- Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
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