Introductory courses (7) 84 units

LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
LFS112 Human Physiology
NUT101 Introduction to Nutrition
NUT102 Food in Society
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Developing courses (6) 72 units

LFS203 Integrated Physiology
LFS251 Biochemistry
NUT201 Food Studies
NUT205 Public Health Nutrition
NUT212 Principles of Nutrition
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry

Graduate courses (6) 60 units

NUT300 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
NUT303 Food, Nutrition and Menu Design
NUT304 Nutrition Practicum
NUT305 Food and the Consumer
NUT306 Nutrition Communication(6 units)
NUT307 Nutrition Education(6 units)

PLUS select 1 minor (48 units) from:

Exercise and Sport
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
Public Health Nutrition
Social Media
Sustainability

*With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.

Required courses from a specified list:

Select a total of 12 units from:

LFS303 Pathophysiology
NUT333 Health Research Design
SWK251 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities

Students seeking entry into the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) will need to select NUT333

Required courses from a specified list:

Select a total of 12 units from:

PUB205 Food Safety Laws and Regulations
PUB272 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
• As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
• The Exercise and Sport minor, Public Health Nutrition minor and Indigenous Health Wellbeing Minor will be progressively rolled out at Moreton Bay (offered fully in 2025).
• Students undertaking the Exercise and Sport Minor must complete SPX211 from the required discipline select from list in program.
• Students who wish to apply for entry into the Masters of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) will need to complete NUT333 Health Research Design and SPX211 Exercise Physiology I from the required discipline select from lists in program. It is highly recommended that students also select Exercise and Sport Minor.

WIL notes

• This program includes placements in settings that may require COVID-19 vaccination with limited placement in setting that do not require full vaccination.
• It is a Queensland Government requirement that students undertaking a placement within a clinical setting are fit tested annually for an approved respirator. Clinical settings include hospitals, residential aged care facilities, residential disability care facilities, prison health services, youth detention health services, community health care settings, and vaccination clinics). If the Fit Testing requirement applies to placement activity within your Program it will appear in your mandatory checks on Sonia Online. In accordance with Australian Standards, you must be clean shaven for your fit test. Facial hair that lies along the sealing surface of a tight-fitting respirator prevents an effective seal. Therefore, it is a requirement that there is no hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface in order to achieve a fit. At this stage, there is no exemption in Queensland to this requirement for religious or other reasons and USC is unable to waive this requirement.
• For more information on mandatory requirements refer to Nutrition - Placement

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.

Refer to Bachelor of Nutrition - Inherent Academic Requirements

UniSC strongly supports the rights of all people to pursue studies. The University embraces diversity and endeavours to accommodate all students.

What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?

The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

UniSC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.

Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.

Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.

Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?

IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.

How does this affect you?

To successfully complete a program at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.

If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.

If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.