Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Requirements

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Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must have achieved:

1. satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed in English in one of the Recognised Countries (see below), including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or
2. completed at least two years (full time equivalent combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed solely in English, in one of the Recognised Countries; or
3. the IELTS (academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components: or
4. the OET with a minimum score of B in each of the four components; or
5. the PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills; or
6. the TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 listening, 24 reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking; or
7. successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3 program at SCU College; or
8. successful completion of the Diploma of Health at SCU College.

Recognised Countries means the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK and USA.

Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Credit for prior learning

Graduates of the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (BSES) degree will be awarded 19 units credit into the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (BCEP). Non-SCU students with an exercise science degree will be assessed on a case by case basis. 

For units of study accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) - recognition of prior learning (via advanced standing), cannot be granted for previous informal or non-formal learning, or for formal learning completed within a qualification lower than AQF7 - Bachelor degree.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:

• 31 core units (372 credit points); and
• 1 option unit (12 credit points).

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

Course structure