- Benefit from direct contact with professionally trained dietitians
- Clinical graduates are highly sought-after
- Opportunities for professional placements during the degree
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Award abbreviation: BNut&Diet
QTAC code: 013121
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-8 / Rank-86
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Hepatitis B immunisation (refer to Program requirements)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 384
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.
Work towards professional accreditation and graduate ready for clinical practice in the private and public health areas.
This program focuses on practical applications of the principles of human nutrition to dietary design and management for individuals and groups. You gain a background in science, psychology, business and public health policy areas as a foundation for applied and clinical studies. Advanced courses focus on the application of knowledge of human nutrition to professional practice in clinical, community and food service environments. You undertake work-integrated learning to put theory into practice. The program can lead to entry to the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
Additional admission requirements
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University.
Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
Students are required to undertake a criminal history check; obtain a Suitability Card; and provide evidence of hepatitis B vaccination prior to clinical placement in Year 4.
Career opportunities
Clinical, hospital and private practice dietitian, community nutrition, sports nutrition, food service administration, research, education.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Dietitians Association of Australia*; Sports Dietitians Australia*; Sports Medicine Australia. Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
* Pending professional registration. Please note: USC cannot apply for full accreditation of the program until the first graduates have been in the workforce for two years.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as listed below.
In order to commence clinical placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the clinical practice component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority).
- Show evidence of complete Hepatitis B vaccination (3 inoculations over a period of six months).
- Complete an orientation package, (a Queensland Health [QH] requirement) before undertaking any placement which involves QH. The package can be completed online.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Health Research and Evaluation
COR110 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Cell Biology
PUB104 Human Physiology
PUB112 Human Anatomy
SCI105 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Chemistry
LFS202 Science Research Methods
LFS251 Systemic Physiology I
LFS303 Systemic Physiology II
NUT201 Biochemistry
NUT202 Pathophysiology
NUT211 Food Studies
NUT212 Nutrition Assessment
NUT232 Food in Society
NUT301 Principles of Nutrition
NUT302 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT312 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT321 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
NUT331 Food Service Systems
NUT332 Nutrition Management of Individuals
NUT351 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
NUT352 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
NUT361 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
NUT401 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
PUB361 Principles of Individual and Group Management
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- One (1) Core course:
Complete one COR course in Semester 2.
Core course: (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Managing Global Logistics | |||
| COR110 International Business Strategy | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| PUB104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| LFS112 Chemistry | |||
| LFS122 Science Research Methods | |||
| NUT211 Human Physiology |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Human Anatomy | |||
| LFS251 Food in Society | |||
| NUT201 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| NUT212 Biochemistry | |||
| LFS202 Food Studies | |||
| NUT202 Principles of Nutrition | |||
| NUT232 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| PUB112 Nutrition Assessment |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Nutritional Biochemistry | |||
| NUT351 Public Health Foundations | |||
| NUT352 Pathophysiology | |||
| PUB361 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | |||
| NUT301 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | |||
| NUT302 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| NUT312 Community and Public Health Nutrition | |||
| NUT361 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Food Service Systems | |||
| NUT331 Principles of Individual and Group Management | |||
| NUT401 Nutrition Management of Individuals | |||
| NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management |