Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)

Course Details

Deakins Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) offers guaranteed entry into our Master of Dietetics if you achieve a 75 weighted average mark or above. The course develops your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing. Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs located within our Consumer Analytical Safety Sensory (CASS) Food Research Centre. Designed just like those found in industry settings, our labs provide hands-on experience that prepares you for the workplace. With more than 7% of the total burden of disease in Australia due to poor diet,* graduate with the practical skills to improve health and wellbeing through food and nutrition.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:18 core units (these are compulsory)Completion of 4 HSN coded (nutrition and food) elective units. 2 elective unit(s) which can be selected from any faculty (you can choose which ones to study)No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3. Students must enrol and pass HAI010 Academic Integrity. Completion of HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to the first laboratory based unit in this course. Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program prior to the first SLE coded unit. Completion of HSE010 Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety prior to commencing HSE208.

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