- 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: BNutandDietetics
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: 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. 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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/Foundation courses
7 required courses:
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses
21 required courses:
ADR401 Advanced Discipline Readings
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS303 Pathophysiology
NUT201 Principles of Food Preservation
NUT211 Food in Society
NUT212 Principles of Nutrition
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT301 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy
NUT312 Food Service Systems
NUT321 Nutrition Management of Individuals
NUT322 Food Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
NUT331 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
NUT351 Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease
NUT352 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
PPM302 Principles of Individual and Group Management
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
RES401 Advanced Research Methods
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.
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.
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
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