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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 |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| 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.
Units
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Did you complete secondary school in Australia?
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 8
Rank 85
Subject pre-requisites
- Maths B
- English
- Chemistry
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test?
Check other accepted English Language Proficiency tests and scores
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
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: $12,100 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Nutrition Science
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
