This program leads to accreditation as a 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 program requirements. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis.
Career opportunities
Clinical dietitian, private practice, community and public health nutrition, food service management, nutrition consultancy, 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
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is fully accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 News Writing and Reporting
LFS100 Online Journalism
LFS112 Communication and Thought
PUB104 Cell Biology
PUB112 Human Physiology
SCI105 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Chemistry
LFS202 Science Research Methods
LFS251 Systemic Physiology I
LFS303 Systemic Physiology II
NUT201 Biochemistry
NUT202 Pathophysiology
NUT205 Food Studies
NUT211 Nutrition Assessment
NUT212 Public Health Nutrition
NUT232 Food in Society
NUT301 Principles of Nutrition
NUT302 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT312 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
NUT321 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
NUT351 Food Service Systems
NUT352 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
NUT361 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
NUT401 Principles of Individual and Group Management
NUT402 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
NUT403 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
NUT404 Individual Case Management
PUB361 Food Service Placement
Honours Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT333 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
NUT402 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
NUT403 Nutrition and Dietetics Research Proposal
NUT404 Individual Case Management
NUT410 Food Service Placement