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This major provides the student with foundational knowledge so that they can work in the community in health promotional roles. Students who wish to be eligible for entry to postgraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics, or who wish to work as a Community Nutritionist, should include - as well as the Nutrition major units - supporting units in biochemistry and human physiology. These additional supporting science units should be selected in consultation with the coordinator of Nutrition.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Joondalup
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
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit 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 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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