- 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 Staffing and Remuneration
COR110 Physiological Psychology
COR111 Introduction to Human Development
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Advanced Methods in Psychology
LFS112 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
LFS122 Personality and Assessment
PUB104 Group Processes and Practice
PUB112 Managing Organisational Change
SCI105 Training and Development
SCI110 Social Psychology
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Motivation and Emotion
LFS202 Physiological Psychology
LFS251 Introduction to Human Development
LFS303 Communication and Thought
NUT201 Introduction to Economics
NUT202 Management and Organisational Behaviour
NUT211 Business Analytics
NUT212 Introduction to Marketing
NUT232 Accounting for Business
NUT301 Introduction to Informatics
NUT302 Business Law and Ethics
NUT312 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
NUT321 Corporate Finance
NUT331 Marketing Management
NUT332 Innovation and Management Decision Making
NUT351 International Trade and Finance
NUT352 Managing Knowledge and Global Change
NUT361 Comparative and International Employment Relations
NUT401 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
PUB361 Economics for Managers
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Reading Course 1 | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Qualitative Research Methods | |||
| PUB104 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | |||
| SCI105 Dissertation | |||
| SCI110 Business Analytics | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| LFS122 Accounting for Business | |||
| NUT211 Introduction to Psychology B |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS251 Introduction to Economics | |||
| NUT201 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| NUT212 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| LFS202 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| NUT202 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| NUT232 Research Methods in Psychology B | |||
| PUB112 Social Psychology |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Motivation and Emotion | |||
| NUT351 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| NUT352 Research Methods in Psychology A | |||
| PUB361 Physiological Psychology | |||
| NUT301 Introduction to Human Development | |||
| NUT302 Managing Workplace Relations | |||
| NUT312 Employment and Industrial Law | |||
| NUT361 Social Psychology |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Motivation and Emotion | |||
| NUT331 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology | |||
| NUT401 Human Associative Learning | |||
| NUT332 Managing Human Resources |