Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

The September semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners.

Whether they’re on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond’s exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.

 Bond University’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice enables you to become both an accredited exercise scientist and an accredited dietitian.The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science equips you with an understanding of health and human movement including healthy ageing, chronic disease prevention, athlete preparation, health promotion and nutrition. It provides a strong foundation for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enabling you to explore areas of study such as anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor learning and control, as well as sports nutrition and exercise prescription and planning for both athletic and non-athletic populations.

Please visit Recommended Program Structures for guidance on study plans.

Due to program sequencing, students may not be able to commence the postgraduate program immediately on completion of their undergraduate degree. International students should be aware that the Australian immigration authority may require them to return home before commencing their postgraduate degree and seek advice accordingly.

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science program comprises subjects as follows:

Semester 1

• Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE11-001)
• Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science (SPEX11-102)
• Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)
• Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)

Semester 2

• Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE11-002)
• Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
• Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
• Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-103)

Semester 3

• Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-304)
• Motor Control and Learning in Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-311)
• Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology (SPEX11-104)
• Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-312)

Semester 4

• Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE11-003)
• Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
• Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-335)
• Introduction to Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport Science (SPEX12-313)

Semester 5

• Advanced Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-336)
• Advanced Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-339)
• Advanced Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-338)
• Behaviour Change to Enhance Health (SPEX13-334)

Semester 6

• Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101)
• Professional Practice & Practicum (Capstone Project) 20cps (SPEX13-333)
• Exercise and Sport for Lifelong Health (SPEX13-337)

A student must complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice. Students must also complete any compliance requirements.  

Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Semester 1 (May start)

• Nutrition and Food Science (NUTR71-100)
• Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (NUTR71-101)
• Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (NUTR71-102)
• Nutrition Issues and Priorities (NUTR71-103)

Semester 2

• Clinical Dietetics A (NUTR71-104)
• Food Service Dietetics (NUTR71-106)
• Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (NUTR71-105)
• Public Health Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-107)

Semester 3

• Clinical Dietetics B (NUTR71-109)
• Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (NUTR71-110)
• Professional Placement Internship – Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR71-703)
• Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management A (NUTR71-700)

Semester 4

• Health Research Design and Planning (NUTR71-114)
• Sports Nutrition (NUTR71-115)
• Professional Placement Internship – Food Service Management (NUTR71-702)
• Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management B (NUTR71-701)

Semester 5

• Management and Leadership for Nutrition Health Professionals (NUTR71-117)
• Nutrition Research Internship A (30 credit points) (NUTR73-700)

Semester 6

• Nutrition Research Internship B (30 credit points) (NUTR73-701)
• International Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-118)

*Subject names and structure may change

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Entry score for 2021 entry

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2020.

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

In addition, this program requires successful completion of:

• English, and
• Mathematics at the level of Mathematics A or equivalent; and
• One (1) of Physical Education or Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Science 21 or equivalent. 

2021 Year 12 Entry

To ensure students are not disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2021 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Find out more.

Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas including:

• Clinical dietetics
• Sports nutrition
• Private practice
• Food service management
• Corporate health and wellness
• Nutrition communications and media
• Community and public health nutrition
• Nutrition and dietetic research
• Exercise and sports scientist
• Strength and conditioning coach

Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.