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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Deakin University

Geelong, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A master's for careers in human performance, Strength and conditioning and exercise physiology.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Exercise and Sport Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Strength and conditioning coach
Sports performance coach
Athletic performance analyst
Clinical exercise physiologist
Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
Corporate wellness coordinator
Health and wellness program manager
Research assistant
Doctoral or professional study

Curriculum

32-credit exercise science track (34 for strength and conditioning)
As little as 9 months full-time: advanced exercise physiology
Research methods
Exercise and sport psychology
Physical activity and technology
Chronic disease
Sport nutrition and a capstone. The strength and conditioning track adds supervised fieldwork. No thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
AQF Certificate IV or higher
Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
Some courses add prerequisites
A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
Course cut-offs and country scores vary

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)

Language tests

IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
TOEFL iBT Not published
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Exercise and Sport Science admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$45,400 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$11,400 AUD

Program details

Campus	Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Health
Department	Department of Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	Flexible,Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.