Are you ready to apply to our online Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology?

Congratulations on taking the next step towards further study! Applications to enrol into our Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology are now open for our July 2025 start-date.  If you're interested in studying in 2026, please sign up for enrolment updates.

When you apply to enrol into a programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online you're applying to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This means you'll be part of the University of Canterbury student body, and are eligible for a wide range of support and digital services.

Get your documentation ready

Before you start your application to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology, you'll need to prepare these documents:

• Verified evidence of your identity, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, or a certified copy of the photo page in your passport. There are additional requirements depending on your visa status, or if you have legally changed your name - for more information view full verification requirements.
• Proof of your academic qualifications, such as a transcript or your UC student ID number if you studied your undergraduate degree with us. If you graduated with a bachelor's degree from another university, you will need to request a digital copy of your transcript through them.

It's also helpful to have: 

• Your National Student Number on hand - if you have one. You can locate your number through the NZQA website
• Prepared two short paragraphs explaining what interests you about studying this programme, and what you'd like to achieve with the postgraduate diploma.

How many courses do I choose?

Please add your first course for 2025 at this stage. We will be in touch later in the year when you can update your enrolment with your second course.

The course you will need to search for and select is:

• SSCI411 – Exercise Rehabilitation in Cardiac, Complex and Chronic Conditions (14 July - 16 November 2025)

The specific course code to search for during the application process is SSCI411. The correct course to select will then be shown in the course selector as SSCI411-25X3(O)

Cap & minimum enrolment threshold: a minimum number of learners is needed for effective interaction and feedback, while a maximum cap of learners ensures high quality learning and support. If the minimum number of enrolments required for a course isn’t met, or the maximum cap is exceeded, learners will be given the option to defer their study or receive a refund

In-person intensives: learners must attend in-person intensives onsite at the University of Canterbury. The 2025 in-person intensives will take place from 10 - 14 November, with 2026 dates to be confirmed with enrolled learners. 

Submit your StudyLink application ASAP

If you’re planning on using a StudyLink student loan to finance your study, we recommend applying as soon as possible. StudyLink can take up to a month to process your application, so submitting early gives you the best chance of having everything ready for the start of your learning.

Need help with your application?

We recommend allowing up to an hour to complete the application process. If you get stuck along the way, our team are here to help: 

• info@uconline.ac.nz 
• + 64 3 369 0600

You can also download our handy enrolment guide (PDF) with screenshots and more detailed instructions for support along the way.