Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
University of New South Wales - Sydney - Kensington
Overview
This unique and innovative 5-year program prepares you to practise as an exercise scientist, exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist. You will learn how the body works and functions in healthy populations, in chronic disease states and when injured, as well as how to assess, diagnose, treat, manage and prevent a wide range of health conditions across the lifespan.
This degree has a strong focus on interprofessional education, communication and teamwork, as well as evidence-based and reflective practice. Throughout the program, commencing in first year, you will experience more than 1400 hours of placements in a wide spectrum of health and clinical settings, including hospitals, community practices, workplace rehabilitation and aged care centres.
This degree has an embedded professional practice stream, where you’ll study with students from our dietetics, exercise physiology and pharmacy programs. You’ll gain an understanding of how different teams work together to improve patient outcomes, such as how and when to refer a client to another health professional.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, motor control, exercise prescription, exercise physiology, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, acute physiotherapy care, neurological rehabilitation, plus research skills, public health, and professional practice.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are in high demand in Australia and overseas and find employment in a wide range of clinical and community settings. They work across the age spectrum in public and private hospitals, medical centres, private practices, aged care facilities, out-patient rehabilitation centres, schools and educational facilities, research institutes, independent living/respite centres, as well as with elite and local sporting clubs. With credentials in physiotherapy, exercise science and exercise physiology, you will be highly attractive to employers, in clinical and non-clinical sectors.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 96.2 | 99.95 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 87.7 | 95.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of New South Wales website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of New South Wales
Campus
Sydney - Kensington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
87.70
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 5 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 124
- Campuses
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Canberra at ADFA Sydney - Kensington Sydney - Kensington/Online Sydney - Paddington
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of New South Wales. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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