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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

PGDipCEP
12 August 2026

Gain a professional qualification in clinical exercise physiology at UC.

START

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Start In
February

POINTS

120

DURATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Degree Structure - Duration
2 years part-time

Overview


Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology (PGDipCEP) provides training and clinical experience to support those managing temporary injuries, disabilities, or chronic disease and health risk in their everyday lives and workplace.

Graduates can apply to Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand (CEPNZ) to register for 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).

Online study

This degree is offered exclusively online through Tuihono UC | UC Online, with a total 20 days onsite in Ōtautahi Christchurch for practical learning and tests. See Tuihono UC | UC Online for all information on courses, start dates, and applications.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

The PGDipCEP is made up of a total 120 points. Up to 20 days are also spent in clinical placements in Ōtautahi Christchurch to complete practical skill applications and tests.

Beginning in February, the programme will take 2 years part-time to complete (up to a maximum of 4 years).

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

For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology

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