Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Nutrition
Award abbreviation: BNut
QTAC code: 013351
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC354
CRICOS code: 061658G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Pursue a career in nutrition consultancy or public health, rather than in clinical practice
• Learn skills in food service management
• Opportunities to become involved with nutrition research

Study the effects of diet on the body, the role of nutrition in individuals’ growth and development, and the impact of food choices on the health of the population.

This program integrates studies in biochemistry and physiology with courses in food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition, food laws and regulations, and clinical and sports nutrition. You specialise in exercise science, health promotion or nutrition research. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, food science and technology, health promotion, public health, or exercise and sports science.

Career opportunities

Food science, public health, food and nutrition research, health education, quality assurance, nutrition consultancy.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Public Health Association of Australia; Sports Medicine Australia; The Nutrition Society.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Creative Advertising
COR110 Advanced News Reporting
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory/foundation courses

6 required courses
LFS112 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS122 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS100 Human Physiology
SCI105 Human Anatomy
SCI110 Cell Biology
PUB112 Chemistry

Advanced level courses

10 required courses
LFS201 Science Research Methods
LFS202 Public Health Foundations
LFS251 Systemic Physiology I
NUT211 Systemic Physiology II
NUT212 Biochemistry
NUT232 Food in Society
NUT301 Principles of Nutrition
NUT312 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT351 Community and Public Heath Nutrition
NUT352 Food Service Systems

Elective courses

Select up to 6 courses from any faculty

Students wishing to transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (not available to international students on a Student Visa) should complete the following electives:

PUB104 Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease
NUT201 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
NUT202 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LFS303 Food Science
PUB361 Nutrition Assessment
PPM302 Pathophysiology

In addition, students will need to complete NUT302 Epidemiology and Biostatistics ** instead of one core course.

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. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses must be chosen, including the core courses.
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
6. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
7. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
8. 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.

Enquiries 

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

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