Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Nutrition
Award abbreviation: BNut
QTAC code: 013351
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC354
CRICOS code: 061658G. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Pursue a career in nutrition consultancy or public health, rather than in clinical practice
• Learn skills in food service management
• Opportunities to become involved with nutrition research

Study the effects of diet on the body, the role of nutrition in individuals’ growth and development, and the impact of food choices on the health of the population.

This program integrates studies in biochemistry and physiology with courses in food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition, food laws and regulations, and clinical and sports nutrition. You specialise in exercise science, health promotion or nutrition research. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, food science and technology, health promotion, public health, or exercise and sports science.

Career opportunities

Food science, public health, food and nutrition research, health education, quality assurance, nutrition consultancy.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Public Health Association of Australia; Sports Medicine Australia; The Nutrition Society.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Management Informatics
COR110 Managing Research
COR111 Marketing in an International Environment

Introductory/foundation courses

6 required courses
LFS112 Global Business Management
LFS122 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
LFS100 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
SCI105 Food Marketing
SCI110 International Trade and Finance
PUB112 The Literature Review

Advanced level courses

10 required courses
LFS201 Qualitative Research Methods
LFS202 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
LFS251 International Business Law and Ethics
NUT211 Management Informatics
NUT212 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
NUT232 Event Management
NUT301 Sport and Event Marketing
NUT312 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
NUT351 Business Events
NUT352 Communication and Thought

Elective courses

Select up to 6 courses from any faculty

Students wishing to transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (not available to international students on a Student Visa) should complete the following electives:

PUB104 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
NUT201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
NUT202 Human Physiology
LFS303 Human Anatomy
PUB361 Cell Biology
PPM302 Chemistry

In addition, students will need to complete NUT302 Science Research Methods ** instead of one core course.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses must be chosen, including the core courses.
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
6. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
7. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
8. 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.

Enquiries 

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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