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Master's degree

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

MCEP
10 August 2026

Work towards Clinical Exercise Physiology accreditation with UC’s MCEP
programme.

START

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 (February)

POINTS

180

DURATION

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Duration
Up to 3 years part-time

Overview


Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Building on your existing knowledge in health or sports science, the MCEP will equip you with the skills to work autonomously as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in allied health teams.

Graduates can apply to Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand (CEPNZ) to register as a professional membership as a qualified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Pathway 3, Alternate). Graduates may also be able to apply for professional registration with other international bodies in Australia, USA, and the UK (eg, ACSM, ESSA, CEPUK).

As an MCEP graduate and accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist you will have the ability to critique and resolve complex health presentations, and improve health outcomes for individuals, whānau, and communities through exercise physiology.

Online study

This degree is offered exclusively online - see Tuihono UC | UC Online for all information on courses, start dates, and applications.

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

The MCEP is made up of 180 points. You can start the MCEP in February each year. The programme can be completed within 3 years part-time.

See Tuihono UC | UC Online for all information on courses, start dates, and applications.

For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

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