Graduate Diploma of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)

At the end of the program, students of the Graduate Diploma of Exercise Medicine (Oncology) can:

1. Communicate complex cancer and exercise oncology concepts and skills to demonstrate an advanced level of exercise oncology competency.
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in cancer and exercise oncology contexts.
3. Use self-management skills and scholarship to develop recommendations and plan evidence-based exercise prescriptions in professional practice.

This course aims to address advanced theoretical concepts of exercise medicine for cancer survivorship, focused on application of research and clinical knowledge in cancer patients and survivors.

The course offers students an opportunity to enable up-skilling in cancer practice, physical activity and exercise in cancer patients, cancer treatments, the biological processes of cancer, principles of assessment and exercise prescription in cancer populations, the psychological impacts of cancer and treatments, or understanding current best-practice in exercise medicine for cancer patients and survivors.

This course provides graduates with flexibility to obtain specialised knowledge and skills for the use of exercise in the management of the growing population of cancer patients and survivors.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Fundamental Cancer Practice        
• Physical Activity, Exercise and Cancer        
• Contemporary Cancer Biology and Treatment        
• Physiological Consequences of Cancer Treatment        
• Psycho-Oncology: The Science of Care        
• Clinical Exercise Oncology

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

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Indicative total fee $23,450

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree in a cognate discipline or have completed a Graduate Certificate of Exercise Medicine (Oncology), with equivalents considered.

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Students can satisfy English competency requirements by showing any of the following:

• An IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
• Completion of a Bachelor degree from a country specified by ECU.
• Completion of 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
• Equivalent prior learning courses including at least five years relevant professional experience – as accepted by ECU.
• Completion of other tests, courses or programs as accepted by ECU.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. For eligible students, ECU offers credit and recognition of prior learning (CRPL). There are 2 CRPL options: 

• Credit transfer to acknowledge students’ formal learning at uni or TAFE. 

• Recognition of students’ informal learning gained outside of the education system (for example workplace experience or volunteer training.)