Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

About the course

This undergraduate programme at Hawthorn campus builds core and applied knowledge in Sports Science. Modules develop clinical reasoning, patient care, anatomy, pharmacology, and professional registration competencies. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting sport performance, health and physical activity programs across community, education and professional sport settings. Career directions may include sport and performance support roles, strength and conditioning assistance, exercise program coordination, sport development, wellbeing program delivery and related research or administration positions. Outcomes align with entry-level opportunities for Bachelor graduates in Sports Science. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)