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Bachelor of Nutrition

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Get involved with food and a constantly evolving scientific field. This is a hands-on program specially designed for industry application, teaching the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how to make food for people with different dietary needs from registered nutritionists and accredited practicing dietitians

  • Learn about food preparation, processing and preservation

  • Cook in our specialised teaching kitchen

  • Gain industry experience in a work placement

  • Specialise in a range of minors, including public health nutrition, health promotion, healthy public policy, sustainability, food science and safety, sport and exercise nutrition, agriculture and aquaculture, Indigenous studies, social media or journalism

General Eligibility

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Introductory courses (7) 84 units:

  • Introductory Bioscience

  • Human Physiology

  • Introduction to Nutrition

  • Food in Society

  • Public Health Foundations

  • Introductory Chemistry

  • Science Research Methods

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 108 units:

  • Biochemistry

  • Food Studies

  • Public Health Nutrition

  • Principles of Nutrition

  • Nutrition for Health and Exercise

  • Food, Nutrition and Menu Design

  • Nutrition Practicum

  • Food and the Consumer

  • Nutrition Communication (6 units)

  • Nutrition Education (6 units)

Plus select 1 minor (48 units) from the following options:

  • Agriculture and Aquaculture

  • Food Science and Safety

  • Health Promotion

  • Healthy Public Policy

  • Indigenous Studies

  • Journalism

  • Nutritional Science

  • Public Health Nutrition

  • Social Media

  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition

  • Sustainability

*With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.

Elective courses (4) 48 units:

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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