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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Prepare to play a vital and rewarding role, encouraging healthy habits and motivating younger generations to be healthy and active.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2372, 082625K
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $164,480 total

About this course

Prepare to play a vital and rewarding role, encouraging healthy habits and motivating younger generations to be healthy and active.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). From 2018 applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. Refer to the 'Additional application information' section below for further information.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). From 2018 applicants to education programs in Australia must complete non-academic entry criteria. Refer to the 'Additional application information' section below for further information.
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
7526.5

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS score of 7.5 overall; speaking 8; listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.

TOEFL iBT (Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Health, Sport & Physical Ed for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest93.0595.05
Median82.682.6
Lowest74.375.25
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.

Part-time study is available, however, semesters that include a placement must be studied full-time.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet the placement requirements.

For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.

As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection. The process for assessing an applicant's non-academic capabilities is available on QTAC's website regarding ITE programs.

From 2017, commencing students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Refer to Additional Costs under the 'Fees and Scholarships' section for further information.

The following advice has been provided from the Queensland College of Teachers for transferred students:
If a student is admitted as a transfer student into an ITE program at a new university and they enrolled in their original ITE primary program prior to the implementation of the non-academic selection tool prerequisite, they are able transfer without meeting the requirement. If a student is being admitted into an ITE program as a new student, the prerequisite will need to be met.

Additional application information

This program has limited intake capacity.

Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.

As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both academic and non-academic entry criteria for selection to the course. All applicants will need to complete an online questionnaire to meet the non-academic entry requirement for this program. Once you have submitted your application, you will be directed to the online questionnaire.

From 2017, commencing students are required to successfully meet the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) standards prior to graduation. Refer to Additional Costs under the 'Fees and Scholarships' section for further information.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Put theory into practice with more than 100 days of hands-on, practical teaching experience, including a full school term in your fourth year.
  • Be taught by leading academics who are also active researchers in areas such as health and physical education curriculum, young people and physical activity and digital technology.
  • Learn and train in Olympic-standard recreational and sporting facilities, including an aquatic centre, an athletics centre, a fitness centre, and tennis courts.
  • Graduate with a highly respected honours qualification, with advanced knowledge and skills that will set you apart in the job market.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Senior physical education teacher
  • Senior health teacher
  • Senior biology teacher
  • Junior health and physical education teacher
  • Sports coach
  • Corporate health officer
  • Recreation manager
  • Outdoor education coordinator
  • Physical performance director
  • Sports academy researcher

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
79.3%
Employed full-time
$70k
Average salary