- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Requirements for placements
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 013121
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-12 / Rank-77
Award abbreviation: BNut&Diet
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places
Total units: 384 (normally 32 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences
Commence: Semester 1
USC program code: SC353
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa. International students should apply for the Bachelor of Nutrition, which provides a pathway towards careers in nutrition research, public health and community nutrition, food industry, health education and nutrition consultancy.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is a highly sought-after professional degree that focuses on dietary design and management through the practical application of knowledge of principles of human nutrition.
The program’s first and second-year courses offer a background in the science, psychology, business and public health policy areas of nutrition, providing foundation knowledge for subsequent applied and clinical studies.
Third and fourth-year courses focus on your ability to apply your knowledge of human nutrition to professional practice in clinical, community and food service environments.
These extensive opportunities for work-integrated learning enable you to take advantage of an excellent range of job opportunities in clinical, community and public health nutrition; food service management; private practice; sports nutrition; and other roles within the food industry.
USC worked with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) to develop the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the program is currently being reviewed by the DAA for provisional accreditation.
The aim is for this accreditation to be attained by late 2009, before the first cohort of students graduate. Please note that USC cannot apply for full accreditation of the program until the first graduates have been in the workforce for two years.
Professional recognition
Depending on areas of specialisation, graduates may become members/associate members of the Dietitians Association of Australia; Sports Dietitians Australia; and Sports Medicine Australia. Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Career opportunities
Graduate opportunities include:
- clinical nutrition
- hospital and private practice dietetics
- public health and community nutrition
- sports nutrition
- food service administration
- food industry
- research
- teaching
Special features
- direct contact with professionally trained dietitians
- emphasis on practical application of knowledge via professional placement
Program structure
Core course
Select 1 course from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Introductory/Foundation courses
7 required courses:
LFS100
LFS112
LFS122
PUB104
PUB112
SCI105
SCI110
Advanced courses
20 required courses:
LFS201
LFS202
LFS251
LFS303
NUT201
NUT202
NUT211
NUT212
NUT232
NUT301
NUT302
NUT312
NUT321
NUT331
NUT332 (48 units)
NUT351
NUT352
NUT401 (24 units)
PPM302
PUB361
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 patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Requirements for placements
You must hold a Blue Card to undertake any course which involves possible contact with children, including any required clinical studies. You should allow 12 weeks for the Commission to issue the card. More information about the Blue Card and how to apply.
You are recommended to undergo Hepatitis B vaccination prior to undertaking any clinical placement. Hepatitis B vaccinations (3 inoculations) are done over a period of six months. This means that you need to prepare for your clinical placements well in advance.
It is Queensland Health (QH) requirement that you complete an orientation package before undertaking any placement which involves QH. The package can be completed online.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
# Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program