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- Location:
Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
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Bunbury
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y83 - CRICOS:
075156D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science
Major In Nutrition
Provides students seeking a major in nutrition that will complement their studies in another discipline with foundational knowledge so that they can work in the community in health promotional roles.
Additional Information
For entry to postgraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics this major must be supported by specific units in Chemistry and Human Biology. These additional supporting science units should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of Nutrition.
Related careers
Community Nutritionist, Health Promotion Nutritionist, Health Care Nutritionist, Research Nutritionist, Child Health Nutritionist, Health Promotion Officer, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Community Health Officer, Aged Care Nutritionist
Related studies
Students who intend to be eligible to apply for entry to postgraduate courses in Dietetics should study the 16 unit major in Nutrition within the Bachelor of Health Science or the 8 unit major within the Bachelor of Science with additional supporting science units which should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of Nutrition.
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This unitset requires students to complete 120 credit points (eight units) and is available for students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science, or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business who are seeking to include the study of Nutrition within their degree. A major in Nutrition provides the graduate with foundational knowledge so that they can work in the community in health promotional roles.
Students who wish to be eligible for entry to post graduate courses in Nutrition & Dietetics or who wish to work as a Community Nutritionist, should include - as well as the Nutrition major units - supporting units in Chemistry and Human Biology. These additional supporting science units should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of Nutrition.
Careers
Health Promotion Nutritionist, Health Care Nutritionist, Research Nutritionist, Child Health Nutritionist, Community Health Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist, Health Care Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, Community Health Officer.
This major can be studied in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Students are required to successfully complete 120 credit points (eight units) which must include NUT1121 Human Nutrition, together with a minimum of two 2000 level units and two 3000 level units.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUT1111 | Food and Nutrients | 15 | |
| NUT1121 | Human Nutrition | 15 | |
| NUT2210 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 15 | |
| NUT2220 | Nutritional Assessment | 15 | |
| NUT3215 | Exercise Nutrition | 15 | |
| NUT3221 | Community Nutrition | 15 | |
| NUT3231 | Food Habits and Trends | 15 | |
| NUT3241 | Controversies in Nutrition | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: