Australian Year 12 or equivalent; and
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
Year 12 or equivalent with ATAR 60 Applicants are eligible to be considered for a place in a Torrens University Australia undergraduate program if they have one of the following:
A completed higher education qualification at AQF level 5 (diploma) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
A completed vocational education qualification at AQF level 4 (Certificate IV) or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO)
In this course, you will study how nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors can impact our health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at the custom-built University student-led Practice Wellbeing Centre. Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.
More info: Click here
YEAR 1
CORE UNITS
Nutr2004 food science, systems & policy
Nutr2002 human nutrition 2
Nutr2001 human nutrition 1
Hwel2002 understanding health
Hsp102 human structure & physiology 2
Hsp101 human structure & physiology 1
Bfd105 biological foundations
Evidence based practice
YEAR 2
CORE UNITS
Pcs209 pre-clinical studies 2
Nut208 nutritional therapeutics 1
Cla207 clinical assessment
Pcs207 pre-clinical studies 1
Hsp202 human systems & pathophysiology 2
Hbc205 human biochemistry
Hsp201 human systems & pathophysiology 1
Scie2006 nutritional biochemistry and human metabolism
YEAR 3
CORE UNITS
Entrepreneurship, professionalism & business skills in health
Elective 1
Dip303 integrated pharmacology
Fnm408 functional nutritional medicine
Dcp409 dietary counselling & planning
Nut208 nutritional therapeutics 2
Fam203 food as medicine
Nutr2005 lifespan nutrition
ELECTIVES
Special populations project
Public health nutrition
Clr308 critical literature review
Diet & disease
Health promotion
The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) provides a number of career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in providing clinical nutrition advice face-to-face with clients, create innovative nutrition recipes or jump into the world of nutrition research, there is a growing demand for skilled practitioners and registered clinical nutritionist in a range of industries and healthcare settings.
Career paths
Clinical Nutritionist
Nutrition Researcher
Health Educator
Product Developer
OSHC: 530 AUD per year
