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Master's degree

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

MCEP
13 April 2026

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

START

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

180

DURATION

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Duration
1.5 years full-time, 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.

Study and clinical practice hours within the MCEP will contribute towards your application for accreditation as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand (CEPNZ) and Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ), as well as other international accreditation bodies.

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, consisting of compulsory courses in sport science and health research, plus either a final dissertation or a research project and additional elective courses.

You can start the MCEP in February or July each year. The programme will take either 1.5 years to study full-time, or 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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