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Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science

  • Graduate Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
868AA.3, 056140C

About this course

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 locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • 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 pathways

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

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Canberra.
75.4%
Overall satisfaction
75.4%
Skill scale
70.8%
Teaching scale
69.2%
Employed full-time
$79.1k
Average salary