Bachelor of Nutrition
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Nutrition
Award abbreviation: BNut
QTAC code: 013351
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC354
CRICOS code: 061658G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- An alternate pathway into the clinical Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Opportunities to become involved with nutrition research
- Gain skills for a career in nutrition consultancy or public health, rather than in clinical practice
Study the effects of diet on the body, the role of nutrition in individuals’ growth and development, and the impact of food choices on the health of the population.
This program integrates studies in biochemistry and physiology with courses in food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition, food laws and regulations, and clinical and sports nutrition. You specialise in exercise science, health promotion or nutrition research. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, food science and technology, health promotion, public health, or exercise and sports science.
Career opportunities
Food science, public health, food and nutrition research, health education, quality assurance, nutrition consultancy.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Public Health Association of Australia; Sports Medicine Australia; The Nutrition Society.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/foundation courses
6 required courses
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
Advanced level courses
10 required courses
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS251 Biochemistry
NUT211 Food in Society
NUT212 Principles of Nutrition
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT301 Community & Public Heath Nutrition
NUT312 Food Service Systems
NUT351 Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease
NUT352 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
Elective courses
Select up to 6 courses from any faculty
Students wishing to transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics should complete the following electives:
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUT201 Food Science
NUT202 Nutrition Assessment
LFS303 Pathophysiology
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PPM302 Principals of Individual and Group Management
In addition, students will need to complete NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy ** instead of one core course.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
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