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Overview
- Study human physiology and biochemistry, health promotion, nutrition, and health service.
- Opportunities to undertake practical placements in real-world settings including the QUT Health Clinics.
- Choose electives in clinical science, exercise science, health promotion, public health, and research.
- Prepare yourself for a career in education, advocacy, food advertising, consultancy, health communication, policy development or research.
- Pathway for further study or research in environmental health, health service management, nutrition, dietetics and public health.
| QTAC course code | 425332 |
| QUT course code | XN43 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 3 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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| CRICOS code | 077703K |
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Details
Why choose this course?
The study of health science with a major in nutrition focuses on issues that affect the whole population and examines innovative ways to promote healthy lifestyle choices and prevent diet-related disease. Nutritionists are employed in a number of industries. During this course you will complete placements in a variety of settings, giving you an understanding of how nutrition can be applied in diverse environments. To prepare for your preferred career, you will also complete a selection of units that align with your career goals.
Course summary
The science of nutrition examines the scientific principles of biochemistry and physiology and how these affect food and nutrition, diet, and chronic disease. This knowledge is then applied to communities for analysis of food supply, government policy, and eating behaviours.
Students in this course are encouraged to complete elective units that provide a wide choice of career options. You may choose to complete study in clinical science, exercise science, health promotion, public health, and research. In your final year you will complete placements which help transform your learning into understanding and provide opportunities for industry networking.
Career outcomes
Graduates often work as professionals in government, educational institutions, the food industry, health agencies, corporate environments and community groups. They may also specialise in health promotion, public health, Indigenous health, marketing or journalism.
This course can also lead to further study or research in nutrition and dietetics, health service management, environmental health, and public health.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Nutrition Society, and associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
- Chemistry
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $4,100 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Nutrition Science
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (425332) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
