Physiology

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Exercise Physiologist

An Exercise Physiologist designs physical activity programs for clients with diverse needs, assessing progress and adapting plans as required.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Neurophysiologist

A Neurophysiologist diagnoses and treats neurological disorders using advanced tests like EEGs and EMGs, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Clinical Physiologist

Clinical Physiologists diagnose and treat health conditions by monitoring organ functions, performing tests, collaborating with healthcare teams, and keeping patient records.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Physiologist

A Physiologist studies body functions to enhance physical performance and health, conducting assessments, developing exercise programs, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Cardiac Physiologist

Cardiac Physiologists diagnose and treat heart conditions through tests like echocardiograms and collaborate with cardiologists on patient care.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in physiology

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Medical Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Researcher Hospital Scientist Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Researcher Medical Scientist Orthoptist Optometrist Embryologist Anaesthetist Surgeon Dermatologist Psychiatrist Paediatrician Cardiologist Radiation Therapist Neurophysiologist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Gynaecologist Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher
Medical Scientist Biomedical Technician Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Medical Practitioner Clinical Physiologist Clinical Researcher Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Histotechnologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Clinical Research Associate Bioinformatics Scientist Forensic Consultant Medicinal Chemist Cytologist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Nanoscientist Clinical Research Manager
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Researcher
Orthoptist Embryologist Paediatrician Neurophysiologist Anatomist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Technician Biomedical Scientist Biomedical Researcher Orthoptist Embryologist Paediatrician Neurophysiologist Anatomist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Neuroscientist Neuropsychologist Research Officer
Cognitive Scientist Audiologist Neurophysiologist Psychological Researcher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Neuroscientist Neuropsychologist Research Officer Cognitive Scientist Audiologist Neurophysiologist Psychological Researcher + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist
Respiratory Therapist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Cardiac Physiologist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Cardiac Physiologist + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,950 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Pathologist Physiologist Biomedical Researcher
Anatomist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Pathologist Physiologist Biomedical Researcher Anatomist + 1 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Human Physiology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Medical Researcher Neurophysiologist
Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath Physiologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Medical Researcher Neurophysiologist Anaesthetist Cardiac Technologist Osteopath Physiologist + 4 more

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$13,416 - $46,977
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Respiratory Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Respiratory Therapist

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist
Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Performance Analyst Sports Therapist Sports Coordinator Athletic Director + 5 more

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sports Therapist Sports Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Therapist Sports Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $12,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Physiologist Medical Researcher
Biomedical Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Microbiologist Physiologist Medical Researcher Biomedical Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Neuromuscular Therapist Sports Therapist Respiratory Therapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cardiac Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Neuromuscular Therapist Sports Therapist Respiratory Therapist + 3 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,944
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Embryologist Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Researcher Cardiac Physiologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biomedical Scientist Embryologist Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Researcher Cardiac Physiologist + 2 more

Master of Exercise Physiology
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$47,190 - $57,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Sports Scientist

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$9,314 - $15,142
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Scientist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist
Physical Education Teacher Rehabilitation Specialist Sports Nutritionist Strength and Conditioning Coach Sports Journalist Sports Broadcaster
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $40,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Rehabilitation Specialist

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,479
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Exercise Scientist Sports Scientist

Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$34,452 - $47,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiotherapist Sports Physiotherapist Exercise Physiologist
Rehabilitation Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiotherapist Sports Physiotherapist Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist + 1 more

Master of Strength and Conditioning
Distance, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$31,500 - $53,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Physiologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Exercise Physiologist

Master of Neuroscience
On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $42,704
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Neuropsychologist Neurophysiologist Neurological Physiotherapist
Neurologist Neuroscientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Neuropsychologist Neurophysiologist Neurological Physiotherapist Neurologist Neuroscientist + 2 more
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