Master of Exercise Physiology
- 3rd in the world for Sports-related subjects (QS Subject Rankings 2025)
What you’ll study
The Master of Exercise Physiology is a postgraduate coursework degree that will provide you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities.
You will complete core units, one selective unit, and a capstone project unit in your final semester, which cover the areas of clinical exercise physiology practice including cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory / pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve clinical status. This includes clinical placements across the public and private sectors.
Unit of Study: Exercise Physiology
This degree is led by Associate Professor Nathan Johnson AES AEP.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Please submit an application through our portal.
| Domestic applications | Applications open - 1 July of the preceding year |
| International applications | Applications open - 15 March of the preceding year |
Offers released: Offers are made throughout the year based on academic merit and subject to availability in the program.
Additional information
Download the graduate entry masters admissions guide (pdf, 148KB) for more information on the admissions process for domestic and international applicants.
