Graduate ready to become an accredited practising dietitian in the private and public health arenas.
Foundation courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, behavioural health, public health foundations, biochemistry, basic nutrition principles and food studies. Final year courses provide practical nutrition and dietetic skills through work placement in hospitals, community health centres or food service operations, supervised by experienced practitioners. Students may apply for entry into an embedded honours pathway after completion of two years of full-time study.
- 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.
Foundation courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, behavioural health, public health foundations, biochemistry, basic nutrition principles and food studies. Final year courses provide practical nutrition and dietetic skills through work placement in hospitals, community health centres or food service operations, supervised by experienced practitioners. Students may apply for entry into an embedded honours pathway after completion of two years of full-time study.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking a clinical placement, students must provide evidence of hepatitis B immunisation, undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG) — refer to Requirements for placements. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis.
Career opportunities
Clinical dietitian private practice, community and public health nutrition, food service management and consultancy, nutrition consultancy to industry or the media, research, education, sports nutrition.
Membership
Dietitians Association of Australia. Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Accreditation
This program is provisionally accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia with full determination expected in early 2013.
Program structure
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 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
COR110 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
COR111 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession
Introductory courses (6)
LFS100 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PUB104 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PUB112 Cell Biology
SCI105 Human Physiology
SCI110 Introduction to Behavioural Health
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Public Health Foundations
LFS202 Chemistry
LFS251 Science Research Methods
LFS303 Systemic Physiology I
NUT201 Systemic Physiology II
NUT202 Biochemistry
NUT205 Pathophysiology
NUT211 Food Studies
NUT212 Nutrition Assessment
NUT232 Public Health Nutrition
NUT301 Food in Society
NUT302 Principles of Nutrition
NUT312 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT321 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
NUT351 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
NUT352 Food Service Systems
NUT361 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
PUB361 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (4) courses
NUT331 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
NUT332 Principles of Individual and Group Management
NUT401 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB361 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
Honours Pathway (4) courses
NUT331 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
NUT333 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
NUT410 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management *
* Course not available in 2013