Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Discover your passion for nutrition
In studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) you will complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including physiology, nutrition and food science. You will also investigate the factors that impact what effects food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing.
Gain knowledge in the different nutritional practices and what role guidelines play. Graduate with specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today as well as across the lifespan and populations. Further study opportunities for this degree include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health and Master of Occupational Therapy.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Introductory Nutrition (9280)
Professional Orientation (Health) (11400)
Regional Anatomy and Physiology (9808)
Understanding People and Behaviour (11399)
Semester 2
One Open Elective unit
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (11398)
Nutritional Science (8257)
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529)
Year 2
Semester 1
Introduction to Food Science (9279)
Two Open Elective units
Professional Practice (Health) 1 (11401)
Semester 2
One Open Elective unit
Food Science (8251)
Nutrition and Disease (8255)
Nutrition, Society and Health (8259)
Year 3
Semester 1
Sports Nutrition (8721)
One Open Elective unit
Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120)
Nutrition Across the Lifecycle (8253)
Semester 2
Three Open Elective Units
Professional Evidence (Health) (11402)
Nutrition and community education environments
Health promotion
Food industry and food regulation
Government policy
Research in nutrition
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
