- 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, 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
Students are required to undertake a criminal history check; obtain a Suitability Card; and provide evidence of hepatitis B vaccination 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.
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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (20)
LFS201
LFS202
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS303 Pathophysiology
NUT201 Food Studies
NUT202 Nutrition Assessment
NUT211
NUT212 Principles of Nutrition
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry
NUT301 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
NUT312 Food Service Systems
NUT321
NUT331
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 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying | |||
| COR110 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing | |||
| COR111 Changing Planet Earth |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Introducing Human Geographies | |||
| PUB104 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| SCI105 Biogeography | |||
| SCI110 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| LFS112 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment | |||
| LFS122 Historical Geographies | |||
| NUT211 Animals and Society |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Communication and Thought | ||||
| LFS251 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | ||||
| NUT201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | ||||
| NUT212 Cell Biology | ||||
| LFS202 | ||||
| NUT202 Nutrition Assessment |
| 12 | Pre: NUT201 and NUT212 and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 | |
| NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry |
| 12 | Pre: MBT251 or LFS251 Anti: BIM212 or BIM352 or BIM252 | |
| PUB112 Public Health Foundations |
| 12 |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFS303 Pathophysiology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS203 or (LFS201 and LFS202) or Co: LFS201 or LFS203 and enrolled in Program SC357 Anti: LFS302 or NUR221 or PAR221 or HLT221 | |
| NUT351 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 |
| 12 | Pre: NUT110 and NUT202 and NUT232 and (LFS202 or (LFS203 and BIM202)) and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 | |
| NUT352 | ||||
| PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| 12 | Pre: SCI110 | |
| NUT301 Advanced Public Health Nutrition |
| 12 | Pre: (NUT306 or NUT352) and NUT205 | |
| NUT302 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 |
| 12 | Pre: LFS303 and NUT351 and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 | |
| NUT312 Food Service Systems |
| 12 | Pre: NUT202 and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 | |
| NUT361 Counselling and Communication Skills for Dietetics |
| 12 | Pre: NUT351 and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 Co: NUT302 |
Year 4
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUT321 | ||||
| NUT331 | ||||
| NUT401 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation |
| 24 | Pre: NUT333 and NUT301 and NUT302 and NUT312 and NUT361 and NUT309 and enrolled in Program SC302 or SC406 | |
| NUT332 |