Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Combine the skills and knowledge of a coach or sports scientist with that of a nutritionist by studying the national capital’s fittest double degree!The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition course combines the scientific health and human movement studies behind elite sports, including human physiology and anatomy, with pathobiology, food and consumer science and studies in food nutrition in sport.You’ll develop a unique blend of skills from our expert teachers, including the delivery of clinically focused personalised support and the methods and applications used in the science of human movement – all while gaining a clear and critical understanding of the psychological, social and cultural aspects of food’s relationship to health and wellbeing in sport.If you’re interested in cutting-edge pathways to postgraduate study that will give you an edge and hands-on work opportunities that maximise athletic performance at the elite level, this is the course for you.

Apply for the ultimate fitness test today.A UC Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition double degree opens doors in a range of sectors in the innovative world of sports and nutrition science as well as the education and health arenas, including:

Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Human Nutrition (96 credit points) Required - Must pass 96 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
• 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
• SM0036 Specialist Major in Human Movement (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6834 - Biomechanics 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 6835 - Biomechanics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 8279 - Advanced Functional Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 3 8338 - Human Growth and Development - 3 cp, Level 1 8391 - Physiology of Exercise 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 8392 - Physiology of Exercise 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9811 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 9812 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 2 - 3 cp, Level 2
• 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.
• Note:Where units are duplicated in these majors, open elective units will be taken instead to meet credit point requirements.

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: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors. NSW: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.