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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Program summary

QTAC code: 013121
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-12 / Rank-76
Award abbreviation: BNut&Dietetics
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 384 (normally 32 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: Not available to international students. 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 focuses on practical applications of the principles of human nutrition to dietary design and management. Your first and second-year courses offer a background in the science, psychology, business and public health policy areas of nutrition, to provide you with a foundation for later applied and clinical studies. Your third and fourth-year courses focus on the application of the knowledge of human nutrition to professional practice in clinical, community and food service environments. You will have extensive opportunities to undertake workplace-integrated learning during your degree, to put theory into practice.

Professional membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their areas of specialisation:

  • Dietitians Association of Australia #
  • Sports Dietitians Australia
  • Sports Medicine Australia

Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program #

# Subject to accreditation.

Career opportunities

  • clinical nutrition
  • hospital and private practice dietetics
  • public health and community nutrition
  • sports nutrition
  • food service administration
  • food industry
  • research
  • teaching

Special features

  • highly sought after professional degree
  • excellent job opportunities in areas such as clinical, community and public health nutrition, food service management, private practice, food industry and sports nutrition
  • direct contact with professionally-trained dietitians
  • emphasis on practical application of knowledge through a fourth year of professional placement

Program structure

Core course

Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

7 required courses:
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 (E) Human Physiology
LFS122 (E) Human Anatomy
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Advanced courses

18 required courses:
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS303 Pathophysiology
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT351 Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease
NUT201 Principles of Food Preservation
NUT211 Food in Society 
NUT212 Principles of Nutrition
NUT301 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy
NUT312 Food Services Systems
NUT321 Nutrition Management of Individuals
NUT322 Food Laws Regulations and Quality Assurance
NUT331 Nutrition and Dietetics Practice 1
NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetics Practice 2
PPM302 Principles of Individual and Group Management
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Plus select 1 course from:
NUT342 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition
SPX352 Sports Nutrition

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

  1. Refer to the Academic Rules. 
  2. Refer to explanation of terms. 
  3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.

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.

How to apply

Apply for an undergraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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