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‘I really like the practical components of the course, especially learning to run performance tests, use sports technology, and working with real clients. The Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning units have been highlights for me because they connect directly to improving performance and understanding how small changes in movement can make a big difference.’
Work with professional players
Third-year sport and exercise science student Natalie Honnery is completing a 12-month internship with QUT's Education partner, the Queensland Reds, focusing on performance analysis.
‘We learn about performance analysis at uni, but my internship with the Queensland Reds has taken it to a whole new level. There’s so much incredible software these days, but understanding the numbers is the most important part.
It’s so exciting to realise how impactful performance analysis is, it’s so central to a team and their success. I really love this work and I know it’s what I want to do after I finish my degree.’
Find your career in sport and exercise
'The experiences I've gained through QUT have helped prepare me for my career in the sport and exercise science industry. I've had amazing practical placement opportunities as well as teachers that have gone above and beyond to help develop my skills and knowledge. Following a placement I’ve been asked to stay on at Coorparoo AFL club to help develop both their men's and women's teams for the upcoming season.'
Real-world application
A research team led by QUT's Dr Tony Shield has invented a portable device that can help detect the probability of hamstring injury among athletes. It has attracted attention from some of the world's biggest sporting teams including English Premier League sides and National Football League teams in the United States.
Real-world application
A research team led by QUT's Dr Tony Shield has invented a portable device that can help detect the probability of hamstring injury among athletes. It has attracted attention from some of the world's biggest sporting teams including English Premier League sides and National Football League teams in the United States.
Develop your coaching style
'One of my favourite parts of my study experience is the practical learning that takes place across different units, and how each lecturer and tutor brings creativity and fun to their teaching. The classes are engaging, genuinely applicable to the real world, and the faculty provides students with all the resources needed to succeed. I've gained a deeper understanding of my preferred coaching style and have begun building a coaching philosophy that helps the people I work with become better and stronger.'
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Work with professional players
Third-year sport and exercise science student Natalie Honnery is completing a 12-month internship with QUT's Education partner, the Queensland Reds, focusing on performance analysis.
‘We learn about performance analysis at uni, but my internship with the Queensland Reds has taken it to a whole new level. There’s so much incredible software these days, but understanding the numbers is the most important part.
It’s so exciting to realise how impactful performance analysis is, it’s so central to a team and their success. I really love this work and I know it’s what I want to do after I finish my degree.’
A rewarding and immersive course
'I have always been interested in sports, and this degree allows me to immerse myself in this area of expertise while having the opportunity to help others and share my knowledge to inspire those around me. My favourite parts of my study experience were the practical and hands-on learning opportunities. Work-integrated learning and practical assessments allowed me to gain invaluable experience in the sports field.'
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology student
Find your career in sport and exercise
'The experiences I've gained through QUT have helped prepare me for my career in the sport and exercise science industry. I've had amazing practical placement opportunities as well as teachers that have gone above and beyond to help develop my skills and knowledge. Following a placement I’ve been asked to stay on at Coorparoo AFL club to help develop both their men's and women's teams for the upcoming season.'
Achieve your dreams
'I love studying at QUT because it allows me to meet incredible people in incredible facilities. As part of my time with the Brisbane Roar, we’ve been allowed to go along to Suncorp and learn about all the processes that go behind each and every game. What I’ve enjoyed most about this experience would be the opportunity to put what I've learned over the years at QUT into a real world situation.'
Pursue your interests further
During my undergraduate sport and exercise science studies at QUT I developed a passion for exercise physiology. In particular, how to improve the performance and recovery of athletes. This inspired me to progress to a Master of Philosophy focused on the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise in extreme hot and humid environmental conditions. QUT has some of the leading experts in environmental physiology, neuromuscular fatigue, and sports science, as well as world-class laboratory spaces and equipment, so the choice to undertake my research here was easy.
Highlights
- Prepare for a career in fitness, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, corporate health, or exercise and sport science research
- QUT is ranked 1st in Queensland, 3rd in Australia and 11th worldwide in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.
- Gain hands-on experience, completing 280 hours of professional placement with sporting associations, strength and conditioning programs, academies of sport and related organisations
- Graduate with the skills to apply complex discipline knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of your client
- Offers clear pathway to career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist.
Highlights
- Prepare for a career in fitness, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, corporate health, or exercise and sport science research
- Gain hands-on experience, completing 280 hours of professional placement with sporting associations, strength and conditioning programs, academies of sport and related organisations
- Graduate with the skills to apply complex discipline knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of your client
- QUT is ranked no. 11 globally in the 2025 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.
- Offers clear pathway to career as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist.
Why choose this course?
Transform your passion for sport and exercise into a rewarding career.
Graduate with the skills and confidence to work with elite athletes and sportspeople. Work in a coaching role developing talent and delivering strength and conditioning training.
Learn from world-leaders in sports science education and research. You'll gain complex knowledge of training interventions. You'll then apply your understanding to design, deliver, and evaluate exercise programs and assessments that meet the specific needs of your clients.
QUT’s degree in sport and exercise science is one of the first university programs of its kind in Australia. It offers you a clear pathway to a career as accredited exercise scientist or accredited sports scientist.
Real-world learning
You will develop your confidence and abilities using industry equipment and techniques.
QUT's new facilities include biomechanics and exercise physiology laboratories, and resistance/injury prevention laboratories. Here you will have access to the same technology that elite sporting teams and coaches use to analyse performance.
Sport and exercise classes are active and engaging. They will prepare you to put your knowledge into action on professional placement.
During this course you will complete 280 hours of professional placement. You could work with a variety of organisations including sporting associations, fitness centres, school coaching programs, strength and conditioning programs, academies of sport and related organisations.
Placement lets you experience possible future careers. It will connect you with potential employers while you build your skills.
Placement experiences may include:
- performance analysis of elite athletes and sportspeople
- strength and conditioning training
- school coaching and talent development
- corporate health.
Explore this course
This course will set you up for an exciting career working in sports.
Your learning will take place in training gyms and sports fields. You’ll learn the theories behind safe movement and coaching and then apply that knowledge in practical classes.
Your first year of study will focus on an introduction to exercise science, anatomy, physiology and coaching. You will begin to apply this knowledge in a sport and exercise science context. Studies in exercise psychology, physical activity and health will round out your learning.
During second year, you will continue learning core exercise science units including exercise physiology, motor control, skill acquisition and biomechanics. You will begin to develop a more holistic understanding of the profession. You’ll study related areas including food and nutrition. You will also explore research in exercise and movement science.
Units in your final year concentrate on applied sport and exercise science. You'll develop a deep understanding of sports physiology, sports injury prevention and rehabilitation, sports psychology and performance analysis.
You'll have the option to choose a professional placement in a specific area of interest. This final placement will bring together the knowledge and experience you have developed.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you will complete 280 hours of professional placements.
Placement experiences are structured to enable you to grow your skills and confidence. QUT staff will support you in your experiences, providing feedback and guidance.
Placement offers invaluable opportunities to connect with future employers. You'll also get a feel for the work you enjoy and the direction you want your career to take.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you will be required to complete 280 hours of professional placements.
Honours pathway
At the end of your second year you will have the option to apply for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Honours).
Studying honours involves completing a research project of your choosing. It will extend your knowledge of the field and give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs.
Entry into the program is competitive and based on grade point average.
Total course duration for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) is 4 years full time. On entry to honours you will retain all successfully completed credits from the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Careers and outcomes
Sport and exercise science professionals use their knowledge of exercise and its effect on the body in a variety of careers.
You could work with athletes to improve strength and fitness. Work within sporting organisations to deliver performance analysis.
You could develop health testing and education programs to promote health and wellness. Graduates also work in sport and recreation services, and in the tourism, mining, military, and hospitality sectors.
If you're interested in exploring new ideas in sport and exercise, consider a career in research. Your research could lead to developments that improve training methods. Your contributions could result in healthier communities and fitter, stronger athletes.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and gives graduates professional recognition as an Accredited Exercise Scientist.
Graduates seeking professional recognition as a Sports Scientist Level 1 will need to complete sport employment in order to meet ESSA requirements.
Possible careers
- Corporate health officer
- Performance analyst
- Personal trainer
- Sports scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Wellness consultant
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- XN50
- QTAC code
- 425302
- CRICOS code
- 093231D
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
- 3 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Plus one of Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you’re a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Overseas qualifications
QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
English language proficiency
We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0
- PTE: 58 or better overall with no subscore below 50
- TOEFL (IBT): 79 or better overall with listening and reading subscores of 16 or better, a writing subscore of 21 or better, and a speaking subscore of 18 or better
- Cambridge English Score: 176 or better overall with no subscore below 169
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
To ensure students meet accreditation requirements after successful completion of this degree, advanced standing will not be granted:
- for studies completed at Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 or lower. AQF levels can be confirmed at https://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-levels
- for un-credentialed learning or work experience cannot be used for the purposes of receiving credit for units of study or meeting practicum requirements within the course.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
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| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.60
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Selection rank
97.45
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
74.15
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Selection rank
75.10
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
64.70
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Selection rank
70.00
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Plus one of Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Plus one of Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or Biology (Units 3 & 4, C).
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
The processing of your application may take several months so you must submit your blue card application to HiQ as early as possible to ensure you have your card before you begin any unit that requires contact with children. There is no charge for student blue cards. Students who already have a blue card must register it with QUT.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $14,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2026 fees
2026: $40,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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