Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core course.
• Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses from any Faculty.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• Students have a choice of two study pathways: 
  Pathway 1 allows students to undertake 6 elective courses within the 3 year program. Graduates who elect to complete Pathway 1 CANNOT apply for membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
  Students holding a TAFE Diploma of Fitness are eligible for 8 courses credit if they complete Pathway 1.
  Pathway 2  allows students who undertake this pathway and who have completed all the required courses as listed in Pathway 2, to apply for Exercise Scientist membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Note: Students who have a variation to the program will not be able to apply for accreditation with ESSA.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues. Students undertaking Pathway 2 should be aware there are restrictions applicable to credit transfer in order to obtain ESSA membership and they should contact their Program Advisor.
• When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan. 

Core courses (1)

COR109 Simulation in Practice Education

Introductory courses (7)

LFS103 Research Project A
LFS112 Research Project B
LFS122 Research Project C
PSY100 Research Project F
SCI110 Introductory Bioscience
SPX101 Introduction to Nutrition
SPX102 Food in Society

Advanced courses (10)

LFS201 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
SPX201 Cell Biology
SPX202 Biochemistry
SPX211 Molecular Biology
SPX212 Microbiology
SPX221 Molecular Biotechnology
SPX222 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SPX231 Chemistry
SPX331 Genetics
SPX352 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology

Students choose whether they are going to follow Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 in the 3rd year of their program.

Pathway 1:
Elective courses (6)

ESSA membership NOT available
Select 6 elective courses, of which 4 must be at advanced (200 / 300) level. Courses may be chosen from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Students holding TAFE studies in Fitness who seek RPL for 4 or more courses, must follow Pathway 1.

OR

Pathway 2:

To be eligible to apply for membership with ESSA as an Exercise Scientist, students must complete the following:

Minor in Exercise Science (Exercise and Sport Science Australia requirement)

4 required courses:
SPX300 Introduction to Pharmacology
SPX301 Immunology
SPX302 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX322 Organic Chemistry
Please note: SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1 of your final year of your degree, and requires course coordinator permission.

Plus select 2 Elective courses:

Courses maybe chosen from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students completing the Minor in Exercise Science are encouraged to select  2 elective courses from these four options:

SPX312 Aquaculture
SPX340 Microbial Pathogenesis
SPX341 Molecular Biology *
SPX342 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology *

* Courses not available until 2014.

Total units: 288

Recommended study sequences

• Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement
• Study Plan - Semester 2 commencement