Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies)

The Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) allows students to complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including physiology, nutrition and food science.

Students will also investigate the factors that impact what effects food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing.

Students will gain knowledge in the different nutritional practices and what role guidelines play.

Students will gain 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.

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0017 Core Major in Health Science (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 11401 - Professional Practice (Health) 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 11402 - Professional Evidence (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0037 Specialist Major in Nutrition Studies (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 8251 - Food Science - 3 cp, Level 2 8253 - Nutrition Across the Lifecycle - 3 cp, Level 3 8255 - Nutrition and Disease - 3 cp, Level 3 8257 - Nutritional Science - 3 cp, Level 2 8259 - Nutrition, Society and Health - 3 cp, Level 3 8721 - Sports Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 3 9279 - Introduction to Food Science - 3 cp, Level 1 9280 - Introductory Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 1

Open Electives - 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.

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

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.