Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Course summary
Exercise physiologists are specialised allied health professionals who employ exercise strategies to enhance health, aid in recovery, and foster independence among individuals and groups with chronic health conditions, disabilities, or injuries. They work in diverse settings including private clinics, hospitals, community health centres, aged care facilities, workplace rehabilitation, education, and research.
Throughout the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, you will study subjects including anatomy, physiology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics, and neuromechanics. These core subjects are designed to deepen your understanding of how exercise affects the body, and how to use evidence-based practices and a person-centred approach to prescribe exercise safely and effectively. This knowledge is aimed at improving health outcomes and the quality of life of those you will serve.
A key element of this degree is the practical experience component. It involves a total of 500 hours of placement — 140 hours in a community, sports, scientific, or commercial exercise setting, and an additional 360 hours in a clinical setting. These placements are necessary for you to graduate and become an exercise physiologist. This hands-on experience is crucial, as it allows you to apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios, ensuring you are prepared for professional practice upon graduation.
Course information
Study area
Health & Medicine
Campus
Wollongong
Course Code
851_2
Duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
016112E
UAC Code
757643
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.
Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via non-ATAR or ATAR-based options.
NON-ATAR ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than ATAR.
Non-ATAR admissions at UOW take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.
Early Admission
Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.
ATAR-BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of ATAR or ATAR plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).
Guaranteed entry selection ranks
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 90 or an IB of 34. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.
Adjustment factors
Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
Other Admission Criteria
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.
WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit for prior learning towards your degree. Where relevant to the UOW degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.
Click here for more information on UOW's credit transfer arrangements.
RECORD CHECK
The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
- undergo a national criminal record check; and
- comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements
prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.
This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.
In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
FEES
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject. For information regarding student contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
22 |
22 |
19 |
19 |
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Click here for more information on UOW's credit transfer arrangements.
RECORD CHECK
- undergo a national criminal record check; and
- comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements
prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.
This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.
In addition, overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Additional Fees:
In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:
For more details on fees and other costs, please visit Fees and Assistance.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $19,104 (2025) | $152,832 (2025) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.
Applicant background |
2023 intake |
2023 intake (%) |
---|---|---|
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
Recent secondary education |
||
ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
International students All other students. |
- |
- |
All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
---|---|---|
Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
---|---|---|
2025 Autumn | Wollongong | Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025 Applications Close
*Applications must be complete with all the required documentation. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookAccreditation & professional recognition
This course has accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Physiologist as well as Exercise Scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
It is highly recommended that all graduates apply for accreditation with ESSA within 2 years of completing their degree. This is of particular importance for international students to ensure that they meet the ESSA English Language requirements. For more information see ESSA Accreditation site.
Why choose this course
Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within Australia and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. With this, comes exciting employment opportunities and career options. Source: Employment Projections
Working in health requires real-world practical skills and contemporary knowledge. At UOW we're committed to enquiry-based learning that teaches you to constantly seek out knowledge, analyse it and apply it in your chosen profession. We integrate technology into all our learning and teaching to ensure that you graduate equipped to excel in a constantly changing and technologically advanced world. You'll benefit from practical placements where you'll develop your skills on real people, in a real-world setting.
Our courses are taught by professionals who are world-leading researchers and experienced practitioners/clinicians, so the skills and knowledge you acquire can be applied to real-world challenges today and in the future. Our professional health degrees are recognised and respected by industry, so the qualifications you earn at UOW will be distinguishable and highly sought after when you graduate.
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