Major overview
Study movement science and prepare to become a chiropractor
Human movement plays a central role in health, performance, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Delivered as part of our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Clinical Chiropractic double degree, the Movement Science major develops your understanding of how the body moves, functions and responds to physical activity, preparing you for careers focused on movement, musculoskeletal health and human performance, including becoming a chiropractor.
Throughout your movement science course, you’ll study areas such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor control and functional movement. You’ll examine how muscles, joints and the nervous system work together to support movement and physical performance while developing an understanding of injury prevention, rehabilitation and physical wellbeing.
As part of your clinical chiropractic degree, you’ll gain practical experience applying movement science principles in laboratory, clinical and professional health settings, including using your skills working with real patients in our on-campus chiropractic clinic. You’ll learn through evidence-based teaching and hands-on activities designed to strengthen your analytical, observational and problem-solving skills.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed a strong understanding of human movement and musculoskeletal function, preparing you for diverse opportunities across health, rehabilitation and movement-focused industries, while building the foundations for a chiropractic career.
3 reasons to study movement science at Murdoch University
- Learn from experienced health science and chiropractic academics within WA’s only fully accredited chiropractic course.
- Gain practical experience in our purpose-built, on-campus chiropractic clinic, developing clinical skills while working with real patients.
- Rated five stars and ranked #1 in WA for student support, teaching quality and learning resources in Health Services and Support by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
What you’ll learn
- Develop knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and functional movement.
- Understand how the musculoskeletal and nervous systems work together to support movement and physical performance.
- Examine movement analysis, motor control and rehabilitation approaches used to support mobility and wellbeing.
- Explore injury prevention, physical conditioning and evidence-based approaches to musculoskeletal health.
- Build analytical, observational and problem-solving skills used in health science and movement-focused professions.
What I enjoyed most about studying at Murdoch University was the outreach programs. I went on the outreach program to Tom Price for two weeks and it really gave us a taste for what practice would be like after university.
Michelle, Chiropractic Science Graduate
Your future career in movement science
With a Movement Science major, you’ll graduate with foundational knowledge in human movement, biomechanics and musculoskeletal health that can support a range of health and movement-focused career pathways. Depending on your interests and further study choices, you could pursue opportunities across rehabilitation, health promotion, fitness, sports performance or professional health practice.
Potential roles include:
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation specialist
- Health and wellness adviser
- Sports performance care practitioner
- Exercise and movement consultant
- Allied health practitioner
For more details about our Movement Science major, download our information pack.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.