Undergraduate
Exercise and Health
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Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Further Study
Honours in Sport Science, Exercise and Health provides you with interdisciplinary research skills and advanced knowledge in a select sub-discipline area (exercise physiology/biochemistry, biomechanics, motor development, exercise and health psychology or activity promotion). The honours specialisation provides an ideal background for continuance to a PhD or other professional-based research degrees.
You will gain a greater depth of knowledge in your area of specialisation, while also developing research skills. You will learn to plan, administer testing, analyse and present data both in written and oral formats. You’ll learn to prepare a written manuscript for peer-reviewed publications as well as independent time and work management skills and to develop leadership potential. You’ll also gain advanced computer, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Applications ATAR
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
A major in Exercise and Health Science ensures you will graduate with a broad knowledge and understanding in the area of exercise and health. When taken with the Sport Science major where Sport Science is the degree-specific major, this combination leads to accreditation as an exercise scientist. Your knowledge and skills also complement other science areas, potentially leading to postgraduate professional training.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 20-30 hours per week, plus your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-EXHSC
- 3 years (BBiomedSc), 4 years (BBiomedSc[Hons])
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Why study Sport and Exercise Sciences at UWA?
- Our award-winning work-integrated learning program will ensure you graduate ‘job ready’
- Become accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) in WA's number one sport and sciences program (QS 2023)
- Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance
- 22nd in the world for sports-related subjects (QS 2023)
- Our degrees include practical experience with industry partnerships in sport (AFL, WAFL, Western Force) and health (clinic and hospital placements)
ATAR Requirements
You can enrol in the Exercise and Health major under the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. The entry requirements for these two degrees differ:
- Bachelor of Science – ATAR 75
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science – ATAR 80
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Biomedical Science