Deliver a healthier future through health maintenance and rehabilitation

Gain the skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences that you'll need to become an exercise scientist.

In this degree, you'll learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation. As an exercise scientist, you'll apply the science of exercise to develop interventions that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance, at individual, community and population levels. These interventions include education and the promotion and implementation of appropriate physical activity or exercise.

Interprofessional learning

The best outcomes for patients and health professionals rely on a collaborative, inclusive approach to health. That's why, to prepare you for the future of healthcare, we harness the latest in interprofessional learning technology and teaching approaches. You'll learn alongside students and staff from the full range of clinical areas, preparing you to work across communities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Gold Coast's home of health

Griffith Health has a major presence on our Gold Coast campus, positioned within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, across the road from the Gold Coast University Hospital. Our state-of-the-art labs provide an unrivalled learning experience.

This unique environment includes our $150 million Griffith Health Centre and an immersive virtual learning environment, on-site clinics for student placements in allied health, occupational and physical therapy labs for practical experience, and more.

Professional placements

As part of your degree, you'll undertake professional placements, which will see you put your skills and knowledge into practice.

Honours

The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Honours) (2096) is available as an additional year of study for high-achieving students.

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

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 program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Enrolled students and graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by ESSA. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact ESSA to confirm registration requirements.

Be a part of the next generation of health professionals dedicated to keeping the country in peak physical and mental condition.

You'll be prepared to work in roles including: community or organisational exercise scientist; clinical scientist specialising in cardiac, respiratory and sleep medicine; rehabilitation, sports or recreation manager; strength and conditioning coach; or as an occupational health and safety officer.

As a graduate of Australia's leading university for elite athletes, you'll also be perfectly positioned to contribute to Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.