Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment pattern
Program summary
QTAC code: 013121
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-12 / Rank-76
Award abbreviation: BNut&Dietetics
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 384 (normally 32 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biological Sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: Not available to international students. 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.
Program overview
This degree focuses on practical applications of the principles of human nutrition to dietary design and management. First and second year courses provide a background in the science, psychology, business and public health policy areas of nutrition to provide a foundation for later applied and clinical studies. Third and fourth year courses focus on the application of the knowledge of human nutrition to professional practice in clinical, community and food service environments. Extensive opportunities are provided for workplace integrated learning during the degree, putting theory into practice.
Professional membership
Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their areas of specialisation:
- Dietitians Association of Australia #
- Sports Dietitians Australia
- Sports Medicine Australia
Graduates are also eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian Program #
# Subject to accreditation.
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to postgraduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields:
- clinical dietitian in a hospital, community or food service setting
- clinical dietitian in private practice
- sports dietitian
- work in the food industry
Program structure
Core course
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
7 required courses:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI111 Public Health Foundations
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
Advanced courses
17 required courses:
BIM212 Nutritional Biochemistry
BIM351 Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease
FSN201 Principles of Food Preservation
FSN211 Food in Society
FSN212 Principles of Nutrition
FSN301 Food Services Systems
FSN311 Food Laws Regulations and Quality Assurance
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS303 Pathophysiology
MBT251 Biochemistry
NUT301 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy
NUT321 Nutrition Management of Individuals
NUT331 Nutrition and Dietetics Practice 1
NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetics Practice 2
PPM302 Principles of Individual and Group Management
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Plus select 1 course from:
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
NUT342 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au