Course
Sports Science
Offered by Institute for Health and Sport
QS Sports-Related Subjects
QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport is one of Australia's most specialised sports science institutes, with strong partnerships with elite Australian sporting organisations.
Key advantages
- Renowned Institute for Health and Sport
- Strong elite sporting organisation partnerships (AFL, athletics)
- Melbourne location
- Good scholarship availability
- Modern sports science facilities
- Strong applied research culture
- Programme & duration
- Master of Sports Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- February and July
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Sports Science or a related discipline.
Employability & placement
Strong graduate employment outcomes into elite sport, sports science consultancy, and coaching roles.
Student experience
Footscray offers an affordable, well-connected Melbourne location with strong sports science facilities.
Research strengths
Research in exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, and elite athlete performance.