This program leads to accreditation as a practising dietitian in the private and public health arenas.
Foundation courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, behavioural health, public health foundations, biochemistry, basic nutrition principles and food studies. Final year courses provide practical nutrition and dietetic skills through work placement in hospitals, community health centres or food service operations, supervised by experienced practitioners. Students may apply for entry into an embedded honours pathway after completion of two years of full-time study.
- 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.
Foundation courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, behavioural health, public health foundations, biochemistry, basic nutrition principles and food studies. Final year courses provide practical nutrition and dietetic skills through work placement in hospitals, community health centres or food service operations, supervised by experienced practitioners. Students may apply for entry into an embedded honours pathway after completion of two years of full-time study.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking a clinical placement, students must provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation, undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) — refer to program requirements. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis.
Career opportunities
Clinical dietitian, private practice, community and public health nutrition, food service management, nutrition consultancy, research, education, sports nutrition.
Membership
Dietitians Association of Australia. Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is fully accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Administrative Law
LFS100 Evidence
LFS112 Professional Conduct
PUB104 Regulation
PUB112 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Introduction to Economics
SCI110 Management and Organisational Behaviour
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Introduction to Marketing
LFS202 Business Analytics
LFS251 Accounting for Business
LFS303 Introduction to Informatics
NUT201 Business Law and Ethics
NUT202 Principles of International Business
NUT205 International Marketing
NUT211 Cross-Cultural Management
NUT212 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
NUT232 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
NUT301 Managing Global Logistics
NUT302 Global e-Business
NUT312 Communication and Thought
NUT321 Cell Biology
NUT351 Human Physiology
NUT352 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUT361 Public Health Foundations
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Chemistry
NUT401 Science Research Methods
NUT402 Systemic Physiology I
NUT403 Systemic Physiology II
NUT404 Biochemistry
PUB361 Pathophysiology
Honours Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Food Studies
NUT333 Nutrition Assessment
NUT402 Public Health Nutrition
NUT403 Food in Society
NUT404 Principles of Nutrition
NUT410 Nutritional Biochemistry