The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is an opportunity for Bachelor of Science graduates to advance their qualifications. Programme structure The PGDipSci programme involves one year of full-time study, or up to four years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. 120 points in your specialist subject listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Science schedule A project or dissertation of up to 45 points may be included Clinical Exercise Physiology Clinical Exercise Physiology focuses on the application of exercise to people with a range of health conditions. Clinical Exercise Physiology is the science used to assist individuals to develop, maintain or improve physical function using a prescribed evidence-based approach to exercise and/or rehabilitation. Alongside coursework, practical experience is gained at the University of Auckland’s well-equipped Exercise Sciences Health and Rehabilitation Clinic. You will be part of a clinical team that provides individual assessment to clients. People who seek the service of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist are often referred by their health care professional to find relief from a wide range of chronic conditions including: heart disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, lung disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, arthritis, metabolic and neuromuscular disorders. We live in a society that is aging. Alongside the effects of our modern and sedentary lifestyles, we have a growing population that is putting increasing demands on our health care services. Clinical Exercise Physiology concentrates on creating rehabilitative or preventative programmes for this high-risk clinical population. Where can Clinical Exercise Physiology take you? Clinical exercise physiologist’s can be found working in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and sporting bodies, or in private practise. Further study options Master of Science Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice Master of Bioscience Enterprise Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Clinical Psychology