Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)(Honours)
BHlthSc(Nutrit&Dietet)
BHlthSc(Nutrit&Dietet)(Hons)
The Bachelor Pass course aims to prepare dietitians competent in:
- Contributing to the promotion of health and the treatment of illness and disease by optimising the nutrition of individuals and communities;
- Applying scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition and dietetics; and
- Influencing the wider community in terms of issues affecting food intake and eating behaviour through advocacy, community education and research.
Graduates of this course will be required to meet the National Competency Standards for Entry Level Dietitians, as specified by the professional accrediting body, the Dietitians Association of Australia. Accordingly, the course is required to implement teaching and learning practices designed to encourage lifelong learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
The Bachelor Honours course is designed to prepare graduates who will be critical consumers of research, with a knowledge of a number of key research paradigms and the ability to design, conduct, and write up a manageable research project. Through a process of mentoring, the course aims to encourage and prepare graduates to undertake a research career upon graduation.
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
On campus
Normal study duration
Full-time 4 years (8 sessions)
Admission criteria
Assumed knowledge will be 2 unit Chemistry and 2 unit Mathematics. Application for admission based on the UAI will be assessed to ensure the subjects taken relate appropriately to the course. Non-recent school leavers are required to demonstrate suitability for and interest in nutrition and dietetics, as well as their potential to complete the course successfully. Applicants will be assessed on evidence of knowledge of chemistry and mathematics, evidence of experience in a nutrition and dietetic setting, demonstrated knowledge of the field of nutrition and dietetics and evidence of successful post-secondary study.
Those students entering the course with inadequate background in chemistry and mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake the chemistry and mathematics subjects offered in the University's Studylink supplementary program prior to commencing study in the course. Inquiries concerning the chemistry and mathematics subjects offered through Studylink should be directed to Student Services on (02) 6933 2376.
In order to be eligible to transfer into the Honours stream at the beginning of year 3, students will have to obtain grades of credit or above in at least 50% of first and second level subjects in the pass degree.
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points. Including a minimum of a pass level in the Honours Dissertation/Project.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Professional recognition
In order to be employed as Dietitians within the health system, graduates require to be members of the Dietitians Association of Australia. The course currently has full accreditation.
Course structure
The course consists of 26 core common subjects and either a Pass stream or an Honours stream.
Common subjects
BCM211 Foundations of Biochemistry
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
BMS208 Human Nutrition
BMS233 Nutritional Physiology
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS243 Nutrition, Metabolism & Human Disease
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
FDS101 Food Processing
HLT330 Research Methods in Clinical Sciences
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
MTH135 Mathematics & Statistics in the Health Sciences
NUT101 Nutrition and Dietetics 1
NUT201 Food and Health
NUT220 Food Intake Analysis and Meal Planning
NUT301 Community and Public Health
NUT303 Nutrition Education
NUT304 Clinical Nutrition and Assessment (16 points)*
NUT325 Food Service Practice & Management (16 points)*
NUT401 Management of Nutrition Care
NUT403 Professional Issues in Nutrition & Dietetics
NUT404 Community Public Health Nutrition (16 points)*
NUT421 Nutrition and Dietetics Residency (16 points)*
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
WEL423 Theory and Practice of Counselling
Compulsory subject for Pass stream only (1 subject; 16 points)
NUT422 Nutrition and Dietetics Synthesis (16 points)
Compulsory subjects for Honours stream only (2 subjects; 16 points)
HLT341 Health Honours Proposal (0 points)
HLT441 Health Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)
* Denotes that there is a clinical/fieldwork/observation component associated with this subject
Enrolment pattern
COMMON TO BOTH PASS AND HONOURS - by Full-Time study
Session 1
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
MTH135 Mathematics & Statistics in the Health Sciences
NUT101 Nutrition and Dietetics
Session 2
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
FDS101 Food Processing
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
MCR101 Introduction to Microbiology
Session 3
BCM211 Foundations of Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
NUT201 Food and Health
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health & Human Services
Session 4
BMS208 Human Nutrition
BMS233 Nutritional Physiology
BMS243 Nutrition, Metabolism and Human Disease
NUT220 Food Intake Analysis and Meal Planning
PASS STREAM ONLY - by Full-Time Study
Session 5
HLT330 Research Methods in Clinical Science
NUT303 Nutrition Education
NUT304 Clinical Nutrition and Assessment (16 points)(commenced)*
WEL423 Theory and Practice of Counselling
Session 6
NUT301 Community and Public Health
NUT304 Clinical Nutrition and Assessment (16 points)(complete)*
NUT325 Food Service Practice & Management (16 points)*
Session 7
NUT401 Management of Nutrition Care
NUT403 Professional Issues in Nutrition & Dietetics
NUT404 Community Public Health Nutrition (16 points)*
Session 8
NUT421 Nutrition and Dietetics Residency (16 points)*
NUT422 Nutrition and Dietetics Synthesis (16 points)
HONOURS STREAM ONLY - by Full-Time Study
Session 5
HLT330 Research Methods in Clinical Science
NUT303 Nutrition Education
NUT304 Clinical Nutrition and Assessment (16 points)(commenced)*
WEL423 Theory and Practice of Counselling
HLT341 Health Honours Proposal (0 points)(commenced)
Session 6
NUT301 Community and Public Health
NUT304 Clinical Nutrition and Assessment (16 points)(completed)*
NUT325 Food Service Practice & Management (16 points)*
HLT341 Health Honours Proposal (0 points)(complete)
Session 7
NUT401 Management of Nutrition Care
NUT403 Professional Issues in Nutrition & Dietetics
NUT404 Community Public Health Nutrition (16 points)*
HLT441 Health Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)(commenced)
Session 8
NUT421 Nutrition and Dietetics Residency (16 points)*
HLT441 Health Honours Project/Dissertation (16 points)(completed)
* Denotes that there is a clinical/fieldwork/observation component associated with this subject
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au