Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology  (MCEP)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Clinical Director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology programme.
   2. Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
      1. have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major such as Exercise Science, Physical Education and Activity and Health, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Human Movement, Physiology, Health Sciences or a related discipline, including prior study in human anatomy, physiology, and exercise science, and have achieved an average grade of at least B in relevant 300-level papers; or
      2. have alternative qualifications and/or professional experience demonstrating equivalent foundational knowledge in exercise physiology and human biological sciences, acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
   3. An application seeking admission to the 120 point option of the programme (see regulation 2c below) must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant major such as Exercise Science, Physical Education and Activity and Health, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Human Movement, Physiology, Health Sciences or a related discipline, including prior study in human anatomy, physiology, and exercise science, and have achieved an average grade of at least B.
   4. Declining Admission
      Any applicant who:
      1. is, or who has been, the subject of criminal charges; or
      2. is, or who has been, subject to disciplinary proceedings of a tertiary institution or professional body; or
      3. has been found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise)  that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practice; or
      4. is found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (d)(i)-(iii), may be declined admission to the programme.  Any offer of admission made before responses to medical tests or requests for information regarding an applicant's health status or past conduct have been received is conditional on the information received confirming the applicant's suitability for admission.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The programme of study shall consist of at least 180 points including all of SPEX 480, 401, 440, 441 and SCNC 598, and at least 40 further points at 400-level or higher from SPEX, MAOR, INDS, PACI, NUTN, ENTR, PHSL, ANAT, PUBH or SCNC 499, or another relevant paper with the approval of the Clinical Director.
   2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in the subject of Sport, Exercise and Health shall be credited with those papers in the programme for the degree which have previously been passed for the certificate or diploma.
   3. For a candidate who is admitted with a postgraduate Honours qualification, the programme of study shall consist of approved papers at 400-level or higher worth at least 120 points, selected from the papers specified in 2a, including at least 40 points at 500-level.

3. Duration of the Programme

   The programme may be taken by full-time candidates over either twelve or eighteen months of full-time study, or by part-time candidates over a period of up to a maximum of thirty-six months.

4. Exclusion from the Programme

   Any student who, during the course of their studies, is:

   1. subject to criminal charges;
   2. subject to disciplinary proceedings of the University or of a professional body;
   3. has been found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise) that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practice; or
   4. found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (a)–(c),

   may be excluded from further study in the programme by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Clinical Director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology programme.

5. Withdrawal from the Programme

   1. Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing 120 points, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science.
   2. Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing 60 points, the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Science.

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study that does not comply with these regulations.