- 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, 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
Students are required to undertake a criminal history check; obtain a Suitability Card; and provide evidence of hepatitis B vaccination 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.
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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
LFS122 Human Physiology
PUB104 Human Anatomy
PUB112 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCI105 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Chemistry
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Science Research Methods
LFS202 Systemic Physiology I
LFS251 Systemic Physiology II
LFS303 Biochemistry
NUT201 Pathophysiology
NUT202 Food Studies
NUT211 Nutrition Assessment
NUT212 Food in Society
NUT232 Principles of Nutrition
NUT301 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT302 Community and Public Health Nutrition
NUT312 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
NUT321 Food Service Systems
NUT331 Nutrition Management of Individuals
NUT332 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
NUT351 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
NUT352 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
NUT361 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
NUT401 Principles of Individual and Group Management
PUB361 Health Research and Evaluation
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 Nutrition and Dietetics Thesis | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| PUB104 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI105 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| SCI110 Chemistry | |||
| LFS112 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS122 Human Physiology | |||
| NUT211 Human Anatomy |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Food in Society | |||
| LFS251 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| NUT201 Biochemistry | |||
| NUT212 Food Studies | |||
| LFS202 Principles of Nutrition | |||
| NUT202 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| NUT232 Nutrition Assessment | |||
| PUB112 Nutritional Biochemistry |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Public Health Foundations | |||
| NUT351 Pathophysiology | |||
| NUT352 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | |||
| PUB361 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | |||
| NUT301 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| NUT302 Community and Public Health Nutrition | |||
| NUT312 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 | |||
| NUT361 Food Service Systems |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Principles of Individual and Group Management | |||
| NUT331 Nutrition Management of Individuals | |||
| NUT401 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management | |||
| NUT332 Health Research and Evaluation |