The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, and a major or specialisation in Exercise Science, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a major or specialisation in Exercise Science.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances, the requirement in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Applicants will be required to demonstrate, in accordance with the approved selection criteria determined by the Faculty of Science, the qualities necessary for a person seeking to be a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate. This will normally require an interview and submission of academic transcripts.

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Schedule.

7 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required for this degree, must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and programme regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 A student enrolled for this degree who is required to carry out practical or clinical work must satisfactorily complete such work to the standard that the Faculty of Science requires.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed from this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science.

11 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2025.

• The research project (EXERSCI 781A/B) may be replaced with EXERSCI 722, 723.
• Enrolment in EXERSCI 781A/B requires completion of an Expression of Interest form, with supervisor approval of the agreed topic. The form is available at: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/science/our-research/finding-your-supervisor