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Bachelor of Human Nutrition (686AA.6)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics |
365063 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics |
046612C | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Understand nutrition inside and out
Human nutrition is the branch of science devoted to the study of food and nutrients. It examines the effect that food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing. At the University of Canberra our emphasis is on the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health and wellbeing in different societies. You will gain specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, biochemical and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today.
Study a Bachelor of Human Nutrition at UC and you will:
- complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including biochemistry, physiology and food science
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Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
- Nutrition and community education environments
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Course specific information
Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Nutrition are eligible for registration as an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Professional accreditation
None.
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 qualification
We 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
Additional admission requirements
A Working With Vulnerable People check is required for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements. Some placements also require a police check and an up-to-date vaccination status.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods majors.NSW: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Other Australian Tafe
Bachelor of Human Nutrition (686AA) | 72 credit points
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.
- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
Note:
- 1. From Sem 1 2020 unit 11399 Understanding People & Behaviour has been replaced by 10009 Health Promotion Principles & Practice. Students commencing from 2020 must pass 10009 to complete this major.
- 2. From Sem 1 2021 the unit code for Health Promotion Principles and Practice has changed from 10009 to 10455.
Note:
- From Sem 1 2020 unit 9631 Food, Health and Environment has been replaced by 11577 Global Nutrition. Students commencing from 2020 must pass 11577 to complete this major.
- Students who want to register with the Nutrition Society of Australia and/or apply for postgraduate studies in dietetics are recommended to complete the Specialist Major in Nutrition Practice.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Health Program Planning and Evaluation (10454) OR Professional Practice (Health) (11401)
Year 3
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (10120) OR Cross-Cultural Professional Practice (9855)
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Health Program Planning and Evaluation (10454) OR Professional Practice (Health) (11401)
Year 3
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (10120) OR Cross-Cultural Professional Practice (9855)
Year 1
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Health Program Planning and Evaluation (10454) OR Professional Practice (Health) (11401)
One Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (10120) OR Cross-Cultural Professional Practice (9855)
Three Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Year 3
Semester 1
Health Program Planning and Evaluation (10454) OR Professional Practice (Health) (11401)
Year 4
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (10120) OR Cross-Cultural Professional Practice (9855)
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units OR Nutrition, Society and Health (8259) AND Food, Health and Environment (9631)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective unit OR Epidemiology and Principles of Research (8580)
Semester 2
Open Elective unit OR Food Science (8251)
Winter Term
Two Open Elective units OR Introduction to Research in Health Sciences (11398) AND Understanding People and Behaviour (11399)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units OR Nutrition Across the Lifecycle (8253) AND Sports Nutrition (8721)
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective OR Nutrition Across the Lifecycle (8253)
Semester 2
Open Elective unit OR Food Science (8251)
Winter Term
Open Elective unit OR Introduction to Research in Health Sciences (11398)
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective unit OR Epidemiology and Principles of Research (8580)
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units OR Sports Nutrition (8721) AND Food, Health and Environment (9631)
Winter Term
Two Open Elective units OR Understanding People and Behaviour (11399) AND Nutrition, Society and Health (8259)
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective unit OR Introduction to Research in Health Sciences (11398)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective unit OR Understanding People and Behaviour (11399)
Semester 2
Open Elective unit OR Food Science (8251)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective units OR Nutrition Across the Lifecycle (8253) AND Epidemiology and Principles of Research (8580)
Semester 2
Three Open Elective units OR Sports Nutrition (8721) AND Food, Health and Environment (9631) AND Nutrition, Society and Health (8259)
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Apply evidence-based principles of nutrition science, food science and public health nutrition to describe, assess, and influence the food and nutrient intake of individuals, groups and populations. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Assess, model and manipulate factors influencing food systems and the relationship between food systems and health. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. |
| Influence the capacity for nutrition governance to address sociocultural and behavioural factors on health. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Select, explain, and appraise nutrition evidence and plan the collection of trustworthy nutrition evidence. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; and understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Communicate nutrition information accurately, professionally, ethically and effectively in culturally appropriate ways. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
Placements requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.canberra.edu.au/placement
Majors
- Core Major in Nutrition Foundations (CM0021)
- Specialist Major in Nutritional Science (SM0042)
- Specialist Major in Nutrition Practice (SM0043)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Human Nutrition | B HumanNutr |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
Combined horizontal degree (double degree) Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition (HLHL101):
For details see the separate entry for the double degree on this website.
In order for the Diploma of Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1
b) completed a minimum of 12 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 12 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
In order for the Associate Degree in Health Studies to be awarded the student must have:
a) completed 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Level 2
b) completed a minimum of 24 credit points at UC and
c) obtained a minimum of 24 credit points in any of the health disciplines.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
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