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Bachelor of Nutrition

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

Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health or exercise and sports science.

CRICOS code
061658G
Commence
Semester 1 only
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013351
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 17 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SC354
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health or exercise and sports science.

Career opportunities

Community nutrition, food sciences, health promotion, public health, research, nutrition policy development.

Membership

Public Health Association of Australia; The Nutrition Society; and apply for associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must complete:

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
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.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from: 

COR109 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
COR110 Introduction to Behavioural Health
COR111 Public Health Foundations

Introductory courses (6)

LFS100 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LFS112 Introduction to the Creative Industries
PUB104 Communication and Thought
PUB112 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
SCI105 Communication and Thought
SCI110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Advanced courses (10)

LFS201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS251 Cell Biology
NUT201 Human Physiology
NUT202 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUT205 Public Health Foundations
NUT211 Chemistry
NUT212 Science Research Methods
NUT232 Systemic Physiology I
NUT301 Biochemistry
NUT352 Food Studies

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Program transfer

Students wishing to be considered to undertake an internal transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (not available to international students on a Student Visa) should consult with their Program Advisor prior to the end of Week 2 of Semester 1 of regarding subject choices.

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Total units: 288