- Benefit from direct contact with professionally trained dietitians
- Clinical graduates are highly sought after
- Opportunities for professional placements during the degree
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Award abbreviation: BNut&Diet
QTAC code: 013121
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-8 / Rank-86
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check, Suitability Card (CCYPCG), Hepatitis B immunisation (refer to Program requirements)
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SC353
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa. 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.
Work towards professional accreditation and graduate ready for clinical practice in the private and public health areas.
This program focuses on practical applications of the principles of human nutrition to dietary design and management for individuals and groups. You gain a background in science, psychology, business and public health policy areas as a foundation for applied and clinical studies. Advanced courses focus on the application of knowledge of human nutrition to professional practice in clinical, community and food service environments. You undertake work-integrated learning to put theory into practice. The program can lead to entry to the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
Additional admission requirements
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University.
Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You are required to provide evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination, undertake a National Criminal History check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue CardCCYPCG) prior to clinical placement in Year 4.
Career opportunities
Clinical, hospital and private practice dietitian, community nutrition, sports nutrition, food service administration, research, education.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Dietitians Association of Australia; * Sports Dietitians Australia; * Sports Medicine Australia. Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
* Pending professional registration. Please note: USC cannot apply for full accreditation of the program until the first graduates have been in the workforce for two years.
Accreditation
This program is provisionally accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia with full determination expected in November 2012.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
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
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Physical Geography and Mapping
COR110 Planning and Environmental Law
COR111 Rural and Regional Sustainability
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Landscapes, place and people
LFS112 Urbanism and Urban Design
LFS122 Regional Infrastructure Planning
PUB104 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PUB112 Participation and Conflict Resolution
SCI105 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Accounting Principles
LFS202 Informatics for Financial Professionals
LFS251 Applied Research Methods
LFS303 Introduction to Economics
NUT201 Business Law and Ethics
NUT202 Management and Organisational Behaviour
NUT211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
NUT212 Financial Accounting
NUT232 Business Finance
NUT301 Law of Business Associations
NUT302 Company Accounting
NUT312 Management Accounting
NUT321 Taxation Law and Practice
NUT331 Contemporary Accounting Issues
NUT332 Auditing and Professional Practice
NUT351 Communication and Thought
NUT352 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
NUT361 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
NUT401 Accounting Principles
PUB361 Informatics for Financial Professionals
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- One (1) Core course:
Complete one COR course in Semester 2.
Core course: (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| COR110 Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| COR111 Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning | |||
| PUB104 Using Data for Learning | |||
| SCI105 Teacher as Global Practitioner | |||
| SCI110 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education | |||
| LFS112 The Art of Steiner Education | |||
| LFS122 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| NUT211 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| LFS251 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| NUT201 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| NUT212 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| LFS202 News Rounds | |||
| NUT202 The Writer and the Law | |||
| NUT232 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| PUB112 Online Journalism |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Communication and Thought | |||
| NUT351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| NUT352 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| PUB361 Applied Research Methods | |||
| NUT301 Introduction to Economics | |||
| NUT302 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| NUT312 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| NUT361 Introduction to Marketing |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Accounting for Business | |||
| NUT331 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| NUT401 Strategic Management | |||
| NUT332 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |