Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

University of Queensland

About

Whether you're interested in exercise and nutrition, or a broader career in health, this program recognises the strong link between good nutrition, regular exercise and optimum health, so you can make a meaningful difference to the well-being of others.

Within the program you will learn about the human body across a broad range of study areas, including the science of exercise, nutrition and food, physical activity and preventative health, and the psychology of sport and exercise.

You will study at one of the best human movement and nutrition sciences schools in Australia that is known around the world for its leading research and expert staff.

Also, you will learn in world-class facilities, which include the latest industry equipment in specialist biomechanics and motor control, as well as exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories.

This program is the perfect pathway to many professions upon further study as you will enjoy the freedom of studying within a flexible framework.

Clinical or non-clinical career in fields including medicine, dietetics, health rehabilitation, public health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech pathology are all possible.

Structure

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Honours

Honours is available as an additional year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (Honours)
  • Master of Dietetics Studies

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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