Non-Award
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Honours in Sport Science, Exercise and Health provides you with interdisciplinary research skills and advanced knowledge in a select sub-discipline area (exercise physiology/biochemistry, biomechanics, motor development, exercise and health psychology or activity promotion). The honours specialisation provides an ideal background for continuance to a PhD or other professional-based research degrees.
You will gain a greater depth of knowledge in your area of specialisation, while also developing research skills. You will learn to plan, administer testing, analyse and present data both in written and oral formats. You'll learn to prepare a written manuscript for peer-reviewed publications as well as independent time and work management skills and to develop leadership potential. You'll also gain advanced computer, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Honours in Sport Science, Exercise and Health provides you with interdisciplinary research skills and advanced knowledge in a select sub-discipline area (exercise physiology/biochemistry, biomechanics, motor development, exercise and health psychology or activity promotion). The honours specialisation provides an ideal background for continuance to a PhD or other professional-based research degrees.
You will gain a greater depth of knowledge in your area of specialisation, while also developing research skills. You will learn to plan, administer testing, analyse and present data both in written and oral formats. You'll learn to prepare a written manuscript for peer-reviewed publications as well as independent time and work management skills and to develop leadership potential. You'll also gain advanced computer, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Exercise and Health is not an accredited major. Students who are interested in applying to be an accredited exercise scientist upon graduation should apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences - Major in Sport Science Exercise and Health.
Students who transfer after completing more than 30 points of core units in Exercise and Health may take extra time to complete their studies.
Take all units (24 points):
Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720:
Level 2Take all units (24 points):
Level 3