Introduction
Start your sport science career in the right condition
If you’re interested in the science of human movement, but not sure what specialty to focus on, then the 6-month, full time Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science course is the perfect way to start your career path on the right foot.
This course will boost your knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology while setting the groundwork to allow your study to articulate into a variety of other sports related pathways.
This course allows you to bridge the knowledge gap for graduate entry into a number of Masters programs. This includes UC's Master of Speech Pathology, Master of Strength and Conditioning and satisfies the Australian Physiotherapy Association's requirements for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy.
Study a Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science at UC and you will:
- broaden the skills and knowledge you developed during an undergraduate science degree
- learn functional anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology
- build on your biological or medical science bachelor’s degree to be able to apply for our Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Strength and Conditioning and Master of Speech Pathology degrees.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science graduates in the sporting organisation sector, including:
- conducting sports science research
- gateway to further study in strength and conditioning and physiotherapy
- delivering Sport Science services for sporting teams and institutes
- conducting Sports Events for organisations
Course-specific information
Professional Accreditation
None.
Admission Requirements
Requirements
A completed bachelor degree in a science discipline*.
* Science disciplines include biology, chemistry, medical science or biomedical science.
Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $26,500 | $36,400 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. Graduate Certificate courses are typically 0.5 years in duration, so the total course fee will be half the above for such courses.The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Course Information
Course Requirements
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.
Course Duration
Standard one semester full-time or equivalent. Maximum four semesters.
Unit Delivery Modes
Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
| On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.
Admission Periods
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 |
Semester 1 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 |
Semester 1 |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 |
Semester 1 |
Assumed Knowledge
In addition to the normal University's requirements for admission to a graduate certificate course, it would be advantageous for applicants to have completed some tertiary studies in systemic anatomy and physiology.
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science | GradCert HumanMovementSc |