Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form, applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 96 credit points
- 2 years full time, 4 years part time
- Course code: 52510 (Coursework), 53530 (Coursework and Dissertation)
- Intake period: February and July
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
December
Commence 2010
February
If you want an exciting career that stimulates you, challenges you, and rewards you, then a postgraduate degree in science sets you on the right path.
Completing further study beyond a Bachelor degree will enhance your chances of employment as well as advancement, as you will increase your knowledge in specific areas that interest you.
Course outline
The Masters programs by coursework or coursework and dissertation is intended for students wishing to undertake advanced study in exercise science.
They are two year courses structured primarily for international students who do not have a Bachelor degree from this university.
Core units
For students doing both coursework only and coursework and dissertation
Plus for students doing coursework and dissertation
- HMES8718 Human Movement Dissertation (full-time) Part 1 (15 points)
- HMES8719 Human Movement Dissertation (full-time) Part 2 (15 points)
or
- HMES8720 Human Movement Dissertation (part-time) (15 points)
Notes
- Students who undertake the dissertation on a full-time basis must complete both HMES8718 and HMES8719
- Students who undertake the dissertation on a par-time basis must enrol twice in HMES8720
Plus for students doing coursework and dissertation, units to the value of 54 points from the following list:
- HMES7606 Special Topics (6 points)
- HMES7607 Special Topics (6 points)
- HMES7633 Advanced Biomechanical Methods (6 points)
- HMES7634 Advanced Neuromuscular Biomechanics (6 points)
- HMES7643 Cardiac Rehabilitation (6 points)
- HMES7644 Advanced Exercise Physiology (6 points)
- HMES7645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management (6 points)
- HMES7651 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (6 points)
- HMES7654 Advanced Concepts in Motor Control and Learning (6 points)
- HMES7663 Applied Sport Psychology (6 points)
- HMES7664 Exercise and Health Psychology (6 points)
- HMES7685 Work Site Health Promotion (6 points)
- HMES7691 Research Practicum I (6 points)
- HMES7692 Research Practicum II (6 points)
- HMES8694 Research Colloquium (6 points)
For students coursework only, units to the value of 84 points from the above list
Admission requirements
A four year Bachelor degree as recognised by the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences (Honours year may be included),
or
A three year Bachelor degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Science) with an average mark of at least 65%.
Students with a Graduate Diploma in Education will be admitted into this Masters degree provided the dissertation topic relates to pedagogy.
Domestic students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Inga Carr, Senior Administrative Officer
School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2360
Email: inga.carr@uwa.edu.au
W: www.sseh.uwa.edu.au
