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 Advanced Health Assessment
LFS100 Simulation in Practice Education
LFS112 Responding in the Emergency Context
PUB104 Coordinating Complex Emergency Situations
PUB112 Global Emergency Issues
SCI105 Professional Internship
SCI110 Independent Study
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Assessment in Mental Health
LFS202 Community and Primary Health Care
LFS251 Simulation in Practice Education
LFS303 Co-ordinating Care in Community and Primary Care Contexts
NUT201 Infant Care
NUT202 Professional Internship
NUT205 Independent Study
NUT211 Mental Health Contexts of Care
NUT212 Assessment in Mental Health
NUT232 Advanced Health Assessment
NUT301 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
NUT302 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
NUT312 Simulation in Practice Education
NUT321 Community and Primary Health Care
NUT351 Co-ordinating Care in Community and Primary Care Contexts
NUT352 Professional Internship
NUT361 Independent Study
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Assessment in Mental Health
NUT401 Mental Health Contexts of Care
NUT402 Advanced Health Assessment
NUT403 Infant Care
NUT404 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care
PUB361 Advanced Health Assessment
Honours Pathway (6) courses
NUT331 Professional Internship
NUT333 Independent Study
NUT402 Managing Across Global Cultures
NUT403 International Trade and Finance
NUT404 Economics for Managers
NUT410 Global Business Management