The University of Sydney

Master of Exercise Physiology

Health and welfare

Our Master of Exercise Physiology degree gives you the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver safe and effective clinical exercise practice that has a real impact on people’s health. Our course is designed for students who want to be equipped with the knowledge to assess physical and functional capacity, manage risk and design targeted, evidence-based and sustainable exercise programs, and apply these skills in practical clinical settings.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 0100634
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Course overview

Our Master of Exercise Physiology degree gives you the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver safe and effective clinical exercise practice that has a real impact on people’s health. Our course is designed for students who want to be equipped with the knowledge to assess physical and functional capacity, manage risk and design targeted, evidence-based and sustainable exercise programs, and apply these skills in practical clinical settings.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have: - A bachelor or master’s degree or a PhD in exercise science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and - A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent - Evidence of*: - Current Exercise Scientist Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia ; or - Completion of a bachelor or master’s degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science; or - An approved Graduate Entry Assessment from Exercise and Sport Science Australia * by providing evidence of accreditation, applicants are also proving extensive pre-existing knowledge in human anatomy, human or exercise physiology and research design and statistics. Admission process The academic criteria that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course . Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have: - A bachelor or master’s degree or a PhD in exercise science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and - A minimum average mark of 60 out of 100 or equivalent (GPA of 4.5 out of 7) - any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. - Evidence of*: - a current Exercise Scientist Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia ; or - completion of a bachelor or master’s degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science; or - an approved Graduate Entry Assessment from Exercise and Sport Science Australia * by providing evidence of accreditation, applicants are also proving extensive pre-existing knowledge in human anatomy, human or exercise physiology and research design and statistics. For domestic applicants, the Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme and the Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme are available for eligible applicants. Please refer to the Sydney School of Health Sciences Special Admission Pathways Guide for definitions and information on facilitated entry schemes. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

60%

60%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 23 · R 23 · W 25 · S 23
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 72 · R 72 · W 72 · S 72

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have: - A bachelor or master’s degree or a PhD in exercise science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and - A minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 percent - Evidence of*: - Current Exercise Scientist Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia ; or - Completion of a bachelor or master’s degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science; or - An approved Graduate Entry Assessment from Exercise and Sport Science Australia * by providing evidence of accreditation, applicants are also proving extensive pre-existing knowledge in human anatomy, human or exercise physiology and research design and statistics. Admission process The academic criteria that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course . Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have: - A bachelor or master’s degree or a PhD in exercise science or a health-related discipline from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; and - A minimum average mark of 60 out of 100 or equivalent (GPA of 4.5 out of 7) - any other minimum standards specified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. - Evidence of*: - a current Exercise Scientist Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia ; or - completion of a bachelor or master’s degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science; or - an approved Graduate Entry Assessment from Exercise and Sport Science Australia * by providing evidence of accreditation, applicants are also proving extensive pre-existing knowledge in human anatomy, human or exercise physiology and research design and statistics. For domestic applicants, the Indigenous Facilitated Entry Scheme and the Rural Applicants Facilitated Entry Scheme are available for eligible applicants. Please refer to the Sydney School of Health Sciences Special Admission Pathways Guide for definitions and information on facilitated entry schemes.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$70,500per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Exercise Physiologysydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
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  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Exercise Physiology at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements