Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Master of High Performance Sport

This combined course will see you shape the future of sport with cutting-edge science and innovation.

What type of student are you?

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Murdoch code: B1421
Study mode: Part Time or Full Time
Duration: 4
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Overview

This four-year course integrates a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with a Master of High Performance Sport, equipping you with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to succeed in your career.

In the first three years, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding across a range of key areas including exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, sport and exercise psychology, and exercise programming and prescription. In addition to engaging lectures and tutorials, you’ll have the invaluable opportunity to undertake real world hands-on experience with a work-based placement.

By your final year, you’ll hone your skills and deepen your advanced knowledge, empowering you to excel in a career dedicated to elevating athletes, coaches, teams, and sporting organisations across diverse contexts. Prepare to make an impact with the tools, insights, and connections to thrive in the dynamic world of sport.

3 reasons to study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Master of High Performance Sport at Murdoch

You’ll graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only four years, enabling you to fast-track your career with a unique, competitive edge.
Further enhance your professional development with work experience, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical settings and build valuable industry connections.
Take advantage of utilising Murdoch’s excellent sports science facilities and innovative technology, putting you at the forefront of the industry.

What you’ll learn

Master key areas of human physiology, biomechanics, and psychology within exercise science.
Develop effective, evidence-based exercise programs and interventions tailored to diverse groups.
Apply advanced testing, monitoring, and decision-making techniques in high performance sports settings.
Conduct and interpret sports science research to inform practical outcomes for athletes and organisations.
The ethical, legal, and professional standards to uphold in practice.

Your future career

With a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Master of High Performance Sport, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of dynamic career paths including but not limited to:

Sports or Exercise Scientist
Performance Analysist
High-performance Manager
Rehabilitation Consultant
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Fitness Advisor

Professional recognition

Graduates of the undergraduate course are eligible to apply to register with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist.

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Structure

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Total credit points: 108

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science		72 credit points
Spine		6 credit points
Required Unit		3 credit points
MSP100	Career Learning: Managing Your Career	3
Specified Elective Unit Select one of the following units		3 credit points
MSP200	Building Employability Skills	3
	OR
MSP201	Real World Learning	3
	OR
MSP202	The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century	3
Course Core		63 credit points
SAH100	Foundation Skills for Studies in Allied Health	3
BMS101	Introduction to The Human Body	3
EXS124	Introduction to Sports Science	3
PSY172	Introduction to Psychological Health and Wellbeing	3
EXS102	Human Physiology	3
EXS116	Functional Human Anatomy	3
EXS201	Sport and Exercise Psychology	3
EXS202	Exercise Physiology I	3
EXS203	Health, Fitness and Performance Assessment	3
EXS204	Biomechanics I	3
EXS205	Acquisition of Skills and Motor Control	3
EXS223	Strength and Resistance Training	3
BSC206	Introduction to Research Methodology and Evidence Based Practice	3
EXS301	Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology	3
EXS302	Exercise Physiology II	3
EXS303	Exercise, Programming and Prescription	3
EXS304	Biomechanics II	3
EXS305	Advanced Skills and Motor Control	3
EXS306	Physical Assessment and Rehabilitation	3
EXS309	Exercise Science Practicum	3
BSC306	Research and Evidence Based Practice	3
Options		3 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
General Electives Choose one unit subject to meeting prerequisite requirements		3 credit points
Master of High Performance Sport		36 credit points
Course Core		36 credit points
EXS510	Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Coaching Science	3
EXS511	Testing and Monitoring in High Performance Sport	3
EXS512	Advanced Topics in Sports Science	3
EXS590	Research Methods for Exercise Science	3
EXS613	Sports Science Practicum	9
EXS690	Thesis in Sports Science	15

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Entry requirements

I have completed studies in

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education

You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.

Recent Secondary Education

You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.

Vocational Education & Training

You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.

Work & Life Experience

You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university	Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).	Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Murdoch College	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 65%
Enabling courses (after Year 12) - standard	Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.	Successful completion of the course.

Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)

University study
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Murdoch College
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry) with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. Foundation Studies Course with a final mark of 50% or higher in all subjects. English for Academic Purposes with a final mark of 65%

Enabling courses (after Year 12) - standard
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of the course.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
GCE A Levels	Aggregate of 6 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)	A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.
VET course studied at school	Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Total score of 24 or higher.	Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	70	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Extenuating circumstances	We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.	Case-by-case assessment.
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university	Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	CPS 54 or higher.	50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.	Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement Aggregate of 6 points from: A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
Minimum English requirement A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.

VET course studied at school
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement Total score of 24 or higher.
Minimum English requirement Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement 70
Minimum English requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Minimum English requirement Case-by-case assessment.

Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement CPS 54 or higher.
Minimum English requirement 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
Minimum English requirement Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Certificate IV AQF level 4	Successful completion of a Certificate IV.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).	Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Minimum English requirement Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

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Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Enabling pathways

If you don’t currently meet our admission requirements, we have a range of enabling pathways to help build your skills.

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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Master of High Performance Sport

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Total credit points: 108

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Work & Life Experience

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