Course details

Summary

The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research.

Programme overview

Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field.

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Exercise Physiology provide courses and practical training in the application of exercise to people with a range of health conditions. The training is focused on prescribing exercise rehabilitation to individuals with cardiac, pulmonary and neurological conditions, arthritis and chronic back pain, and post-surgery. In addition to course work, each student will be required to gain practical hours in the Health and Performance Clinics located on the Tamaki Innovation Campus.

Programme structure

Requirements for Taught Masters:

• 75 points: EXERSCI 773, 774 and 775
• 45 points: EXERSCI 792 Dissertation

Career opportunities

Health and wellness careers with District Health Boards, hospitals, clinics, gyms & fitness centres and sporting bodies, including

• Clinical exercise physiologist
• Exercise rehabilitation adviser
• Injury prevention consultant
• Occupational health and safety consultant

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Science (MSc) Subjects

Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biosecurity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Forensic Science, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Logic and Computation, Marine Science, Mathematics, Medical Statistics, Optometry, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Speech Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Statistics, Wine Science.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have completed a PGDipSci in Clinical Exercise Physiology or equivalent as approved by the Head of Department.

English language requirements: