Graduate ready to become an accredited 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 Requirements for placements. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis.
Career opportunities
Clinical dietitian private practice, community and public health nutrition, food service management and consultancy, nutrition consultancy to industry or the media, 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
This program is provisionally accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia with full determination expected in early 2013.
Program structure
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 Human Anatomy
COR110 Chemistry
COR111 Physics
Introductory courses (6)
LFS100 Science Research Methods
LFS112 Biochemistry
PUB104 Functional Anatomy
PUB112 Biomechanics I
SCI105 Exercise Physiology I
SCI110 Exercise Prescription and Programming
Advanced courses (17)
LFS201 Introduction to Sports Medicine
LFS202 Communication and Thought
LFS251 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS303 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
NUT201 Introduction to Psychology A
NUT202 Introduction to Psychology B
NUT205 Research Methods in Psychology A
NUT211 Research Methods in Psychology B
NUT212 Physiological Psychology
NUT232 Introduction to Human Development
NUT301 Social Psychology
NUT302 Motivation and Emotion
NUT312 Advanced Methods in Psychology
NUT321 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
NUT351 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
NUT352 Personality and Assessment
NUT361 Human Associative Learning
PUB361 Abnormal Psychology
Plus one (1) of the following pathways:
Pass-Level Pathway (4) courses
NUT331 Cell Biology
NUT332 Human Physiology
NUT401 Human Anatomy
PUB361 Chemistry
Honours Pathway (4) courses
NUT331 Physics
NUT332 Science Research Methods
NUT333 Biochemistry
NUT410 Functional Anatomy *
* Course not available in 2013