Graduate Certificate of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)
Course code J96
Aims to address key theoretical concepts in cancer care and exercise for cancer survivorship, focusing on applying 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 the cancer and treatments, or understanding current best-practice in exercise medicine for cancer patients and survivors.
The course provides graduates with flexibility to gain specialised knowledge and skills for the use of exercise in the management of the growing population of cancer patients and survivors.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J96
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $11,200
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
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See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J96
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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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, 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.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
This course is not offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Course Structure
Choose any three (3) units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| MMS6501 ^ | Fundamental Cancer Practice | 20 |
| EXS6405 ^ | Physical Activity, Exercise and Cancer | 20 |
| MMS6503 ^ | Contemporary Cancer Treatments | 20 |
| EXS6410 ^ | Physiological Consequences of Cancer Treatment | 20 |
| MMS6504 ^ | Cancer Biology | 20 |
| MMS6505 ^ | Psycho-Oncology: The Science of Care | 20 |
| EXS6415 ^ | Clinical Exercise Oncology | 20 |
| EXS6420 ^ | Current Issues in Exercise Oncology | 20 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex cancer concepts within interprofessional team environments.
- Communicate specialised cancer knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate responsibility to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate cancer theories, methodologies and contemporary practice.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $11,200 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be well-placed to contribute to the growing demands of using exercise to contribute to cancer management and survivorship care.
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
Student
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"The lecturers are of the highest standard and are always approachable and personable"
Vanessa StylianouEnvironmental Management graduate I’ve always been really interested in the natural environment and concerned with the multitude of stresses which threaten its condition.
ECU’s course offered the perfect avenue to enable me to understand the way catchments and ecosystems function and how we can successfully manage our environment and natural resources.
The great thing about ECU is the combination of both theoretical and practical course components which I believe will make me highly employable.
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"I was excited to study under the world-renowned professors in ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute"
Joshila DevileECU Exercise Medicine (Oncology) student I am currently the Exercise Clinic Lead at GenesisCare in the UK and wanted to gain a further qualification in Exercise Oncology. I was excited to study under the world-renowned professors in ECU's Exercise Medicine Research Institute, and online study made this possible.
The course content is up-to-date and the format of the online study is well organised. The online discussion boards provide valuable support and are a good source of information.
The research module that I completed has given me the confidence to present to a variety of audiences, including oncologists, patients and fellow health care professionals.
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