- 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 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
COR110 Food Service Systems
COR111 Principles of Individual and Group Management
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Nutrition and Dietetic Skills
LFS112 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
LFS122 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
PUB104 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
PUB112 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201 Cell Biology
LFS202 Human Physiology
LFS251 Human Anatomy
LFS303 Introduction to Behavioural Health
NUT201 Public Health Foundations
NUT202 Chemistry
NUT211 Science Research Methods
NUT212 Systemic Physiology I
NUT232 Systemic Physiology II
NUT301 Biochemistry
NUT302 Pathophysiology
NUT312 Food Studies
NUT321 Nutrition Assessment
NUT331 Food in Society
NUT332
NUT351 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
NUT352
NUT361 Counselling and Communication Skills for Dietetics
NUT401 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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 Drug Therapy | |||
| COR110 Health Alteration | |||
| COR111 Nursing Internship |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Nursing Practicum 4 | |||
| PUB104 Acute Health Alteration | |||
| SCI105 Transcultural Health Practices | |||
| SCI110 Caring for the Older Client | |||
| LFS112 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS122 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| NUT211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Cell Biology | |||
| LFS251 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| NUT201 Chemistry | |||
| NUT212 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS202 Human Physiology | |||
| NUT202 Human Anatomy | |||
| NUT232 Food in Society | |||
| PUB112 Systemic Physiology I |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Biochemistry | |||
| NUT351 Food Studies | |||
| NUT352 Principles of Nutrition | |||
| PUB361 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| NUT301 Nutrition Assessment | |||
| NUT302 Nutritional Biochemistry | |||
| NUT312 Public Health Foundations | |||
| NUT361 Pathophysiology |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | |||
| NUT331 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | |||
| NUT401 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| NUT332 Advanced Public Health Nutrition |