Master of Science (Sport & Exercise)

• Alongside professional placements, your studies will cover many aspects of sport and exercise science, including anatomy and physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription, and programming and delivery.
• You can choose between two different pathways of study:
  • Research Project track — This will provide you with research skills and allows you to develop a research thesis through a project in your chosen disciplinary application area.
  • Research Training track — This will allow you to develop your research capability and gain specialised skills to prepare for a professional career in science.

• 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent. 

• equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

Note: Students wishing to articulate from the Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport and Exercise) must advise UniSQ in writing of their intention to articulate prior to graduation from the Graduate Diploma of Science.

All UniSQ program entry requirements list an IELTS English score as a prerequisite. If you have another English language proficiency score, please consult the table below for equivalent comparisons. The full list of approved tests and scores, is available on our English language proficiency test requirements schedule.

English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.

Career outcomes

• As a graduate of the Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) you can expect to find employment in areas such as health and physical activity promotion, as a sports coach, gym manager, recreation officer, personal trainer, sports development officer, or work within sports tourism, community sport and recreation, and promotion of sport performance among athletes.
• The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise) may also provide a pathway for PhD studies in sport science, elite sport performance, and clinical disciplines.