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 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LFS100 Computer Science Project and Ethics
LFS112 Discrete Mathematics
PUB104 Wireless Communications
PUB112 Object-Oriented Programming
SCI105 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design
SCI110 Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Data Structures and Algorithms
LFS202 Mobile App Project
LFS251 Practical Machine Learning
LFS303 Project Management
NUT201 Digital Fabrication
NUT202 Embedded Programming
NUT205 Cloud and DevOps
NUT211 Workplace Learning I
NUT212 Software Defined Networking
NUT232 Wearables and Internet of Things
NUT301 Communication and Thought
NUT302 Cell Biology
NUT312 Human Physiology
NUT321 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUT351 Public Health Foundations
NUT352 Chemistry
NUT361 Science Research Methods
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Systemic Physiology I
NUT401 Systemic Physiology II
NUT402 Biochemistry
NUT403 Pathophysiology
NUT404 Food Studies
PUB361 Nutrition Assessment
Honours Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Public Health Nutrition
NUT333 Food in Society
NUT402 Principles of Nutrition
NUT403 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT404 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
NUT410 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2