- 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, Suitability Card (CCYPCG), 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
You are required to provide evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination, undertake a National Criminal History check and obtain a Suitability Card (Blue CardCCYPCG) 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.
Accreditation
This program is provisionally accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia with full determination expected in November 2012.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
COR109 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
COR110 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice
COR111 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
LFS112 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
LFS122 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
PUB104 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
PUB112 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
SCI105 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
SCI110 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
LFS202 Occupational Therapy Thesis
LFS251 Public Health Foundations
LFS303 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
NUT201 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting
NUT202 Clinical Psychological Practice 1
NUT211 Practicum Placement 1
NUT212 Advanced Research Design and Methods
NUT232 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
NUT301 Practicum Placement 2
NUT302 Research Project 1
NUT312 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology
NUT321 Clinical Psychological Practice 3
NUT331 Practicum Placement 3
NUT332 Research Project 2
NUT351 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
NUT352 Research Project 3
NUT361 Research Project 4
NUT401 Practicum Placement 4
PUB361 Communication and Thought
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 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling | |||
| COR110 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting | |||
| COR111 Clinical Psychological Practice 1 |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Practicum Placement 1 | |||
| PUB104 Advanced Research Design and Methods | |||
| SCI105 Clinical Psychological Practice 2 | |||
| SCI110 Practicum Placement 2 | |||
| LFS112 Research Project 1 | |||
| LFS122 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology | |||
| NUT211 Clinical Psychological Practice 3 |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Practicum Placement 3 | |||
| LFS251 Research Project 2 | |||
| NUT201 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology | |||
| NUT212 Research Project 3 | |||
| LFS202 Research Project 4 | |||
| NUT202 Practicum Placement 4 | |||
| NUT232 Communication and Thought | |||
| PUB112 Introductory Bioscience |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Concepts in Human Occupation | |||
| NUT351 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| NUT352 Human Physiology | |||
| PUB361 Human Anatomy | |||
| NUT301 Participation in Occupation | |||
| NUT302 Introduction to Psychology B | |||
| NUT312 Health Research and Evidence | |||
| NUT361 Therapeutic Skills |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Introduction to Human Development | |||
| NUT331 Functional Anatomy | |||
| NUT401 Occupational Therapy Theory | |||
| NUT332 Evaluation of Occupational Performance |