Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Overview
Bring your passion for sport, exercise, health and fitness to life.
UQ’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is your direct pathway to becoming an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) or Accredited Sport Scientist (AspS).
As an exercise or sport scientist, you’ll apply your expertise to help elite athletes reach their peak performance; support your community in improving health and fitness; or assist in injury rehabilitation for active individuals. You’ll develop and implement tailored interventions to optimise sports performance, improve overall health and fitness, and support chronic disease prevention.
You'll learn how to apply complex knowledge to the design, delivery and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments for clients with specific needs.
You'll learn about the intricacies of human movement, and have the opportunity to study the biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport sciences.
You could find yourself working in a variety of settings, including:
- sports academies and institutes
- sporting clubs and associations
- rehabilitation or sports medicine clinics
- hospitals
- health and fitness centres
- research centres
- the defence forces.
As a graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for membership to the peak national accrediting body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an Accredited Exercise Scientist.
You can also apply for membership as an Accredited Sport Scientist if you complete the elective course ‘Developing the Elite Athlete’ and practicum under an appropriate supervisor.
Program highlights
- Focus on areas such as elite athlete development, sports conditioning and performance, clinical measurements or corporate and community health and fitness.
- Gain 500 hours of hands-on experience through practical placements with clients in a supervised environment.
- Benefit from the latest industry equipment in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning labs and clinics.
- Pursue a wide range of career opportunities in elite sports, rehabilitation clinics, corporate wellness, public health, or even the defence forces.
- Learn from leading experts and explore the latest science and technology behind human movement, performance and rehabilitation.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Biomechanics
- Health and Fitness Through Diet and Exercise
- Professions, People and Healthcare
- Anatomical Basis of Human Movement
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Sport scientist
- Exercise scientist
- Biomechanist
- Cardiac scientist
- Community recreation and fitness officer
- Respiratory technician
- Strength and conditioning specialist
- Health promotion officer
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is accredited by:
- Exercise & Sports Science Australia
The highlight was my placement at Queensland Academy of Sport, working with Olympic and Paralympic athletes for Paris 2024. Applying the skills I learnt like biomechanics analysis and VO2max testing was incredible and reinforced my passion for this field.
My love for sport and its diverse career opportunities led me to this degree. The hands-on placements were essential in applying my knowledge, challenging myself, discovering my passion and preparing me for a career in the field.
I chose this degree at UQ for its strong research and sports industry ties. With my passion for high performance, exercise physiology and sport psychology, it offers both in-depth study and hands-on experience through practical placements.
The highlight was my placement at Queensland Academy of Sport, working with Olympic and Paralympic athletes for Paris 2024. Applying the skills I learnt like biomechanics analysis and VO2max testing was incredible and reinforced my passion for this field.
My love for sport and its diverse career opportunities led me to this degree. The hands-on placements were essential in applying my knowledge, challenging myself, discovering my passion and preparing me for a career in the field.
I chose this degree at UQ for its strong research and sports industry ties. With my passion for high performance, exercise physiology and sport psychology, it offers both in-depth study and hands-on experience through practical placements.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 82 | 31 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Exercise and Sport Sc(Hons) for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median | 87.45 | 89.35 |
| Lowest | 77.55 | 82 |
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Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$10,526
2025
$10,526
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $47,200
2025
AUD $47,200
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is 2371.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is 729302.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) is 729302.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.
We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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