Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Human nutrition is the branch of science devoted to the study of food and nutrients.

It examines the effect that food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing.

At the University of Canberra our emphasis is on the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health and wellbeing in different societies.

You will gain specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, biochemical and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today.Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences.

WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses.

This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition are eligible for registration as an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Bachelor of Human Nutrition (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0021 Core Major in Nutrition Foundations (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 1516 - Chemistry 1a - 3 cp, Level 1 1517 - Chemistry 1b - 3 cp, Level 1 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 11402 - Professional Evidence (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3 Restricted Choice - 6 credit points as follows Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 10454 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation - 3 cp, Level 3 11401 - Professional Practice (Health) 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 9855 - Cross-Cultural Professional Practice - 3 cp, Level 3 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0042 Specialist Major in Nutritional Science (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 6518 - Human Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6530 - Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 6532 - Human Physiology and the Lifecycle - 3 cp, Level 3 8255 - Nutrition and Disease - 3 cp, Level 3 8257 - Nutritional Science - 3 cp, Level 2 9279 - Introduction to Food Science - 3 cp, Level 1 9280 - Introductory Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 8373 - Advanced Physiology - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:From Semester 1 2020 unit 483 Concepts in Biology has been replaced by 8373 Advanced Physiology. Students commencing from 2020 must undertake unit 8373 to complete this major.

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• Option 1 - 24 credit points as follows Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
• Option 2 - 24 credit points as follows SM0043 Specialist Major in Nutrition Practice (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 8251 - Food Science - 3 cp, Level 2 8253 - Nutrition Across the Lifecycle - 3 cp, Level 3 8259 - Nutrition, Society and Health - 3 cp, Level 3 8580 - Epidemiology and Principles of Research - 3 cp, Level 3 8721 - Sports Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 3 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - 6 credit points as follows Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 10009 - Health Promotion Principles and Practice - 3 cp, Level 3 10455 - Health Promotion Principles and Practice - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 Note: 1. From Sem 1 2020 unit 11399 Understanding People & Behaviour has been replaced by 10009 Health Promotion Principles & Practice. Students commencing from 2020 must pass 10009 to complete this major. 2. From Sem 1 2021 the unit code for Health Promotion Principles and Practice has changed from 10009 to 10455. Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 9631 - Food, Health and Environment - 3 cp, Level 3 11577 - Global Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 3 Note:From Sem 1 2020 unit 9631 Food, Health and Environment has been replaced by 11577 Global Nutrition. Students commencing from 2020 must pass 11577 to complete this major. Note:Students who want to register with the Nutrition Society of Australia and/or apply for postgraduate studies in dietetics are recommended to complete the Specialist Major in Nutrition Practice.

Admission Requirements

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 qualificationWe 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

Additional Admission Requirements

A Working With Vulnerable People check is required for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements. Some placements also require a police check and an up-to-date vaccination status.

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods majors.NSW: Chemistry and Mathematics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.