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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) - Queensland University of Technlogy |
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| QTAC code: | | 425332 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 74 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA), and Chemistry (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | MATHS: QUT unit Preparatory Mathematics as a visiting student or QUT Continuing Professional Education course Mathematics Bridging. CHEMISTRY: QUT unit Introductory Chemistry as a visiting student or QUT Continuing Professional Chemistry Bridging. ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 022142D |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $10,750 per semester (indicative)
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Kelvin Grove |
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Why choose this course?
Nutritionists use their expertise and skills to promote the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities by promoting health and the prevention of diet related disease. A nutritionist can therefore work in a wide variety of roles such as in education and training, food advertising, product development, nutrition policy, or in food journalism. Employment opportunities for nutritionists exist in both the public and private sector.
Overview
Nutritionists work with the wider population to influence dietary patterns and behaviours as well as the wider food supply. They can work in a range of settings as diverse as public health and community nutrition, indigenous nutrition and health, consumer and public health, and promotion of nutrition through the media as journalists and editors.
Why choose this course?
The study of public health with a major in human nutrition involves understanding the promotion of health, as well as the prevention of diet related disease. The course is strongly grounded in a study of scientific principles and research methods, which are then applied to influence the wider environment affecting food supply, policy and eating behaviours.
The course gives graduates an understanding of human physiology and biochemistry, public health principles and policies, health promotion principles, public health nutrition, health service and project management. Students will be expected to undertake practical placement outside the university in real world settings. This course can lead on to study or research at the postgraduate level in nutrition and dietetics, health service management, environmental health, public health nutrition and public health generally.
Professional Membership
Graduates of this three year full-time program are eligible to apply for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), the Nutrition Society and other bodies, and Associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
Career options
Nutrition graduates can work in a variety of areas, including community health centres and public health areas; as service consultants to industry, government and both public and private institutions; in government, educational institutions, research, occupational health and the food industry.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) also allows entry to other health-related and graduate positions.
Electives
Electives include clinical science, counselling, exercise science, health management and health promotion, public health and research.
Course structure
Year 1
You will begin to develop a theoretical knowledge base in chemistry, anatomy, food science, principles of food and nutrition and be introduced to contemporary health services and public health issues which will be relevant to you in your future careers in the health sector. Tutorials, workshops and a range of resources and activities will also facilitate the development of practical skills.
Year 2
Building on the foundational studies from your first year, you will develop a more consolidated and in-depth knowledge of biochemistry, physiology and nutritional science. You will also be introduced to nutrition in chronic disease, as well as epidemiology and evidence based practice.
Year 3
You will now apply and contextualise more the knowledge and skills gained in the first 2 years in relation to the health needs of varying population groups. You will learn the principles of project management and then actually undertake projects working with and assisting practitioners in real world settings such as community health centres, schools or business organisations. You are also able to choose electives in areas of interest to further develop your knowledge and skills in a range of areas.
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Year 1, Semester 1 | | LSB142 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | | PUB104 | Australian Health Care Systems | | PUB251 | Contemporary Public Health | | SCB111 | Chemistry 1 | | Year 1, Semester 2 | | LSB458 | | | PUB201 | Food and Nutrition | | SCB121 | Chemistry 2 | | PUB209 | Health, Culture and Society | | Year 2, Semester 1 | | LSB308 | | | LSB358 | | | PUB326 | Epidemiology | | PUB474 | Food Science | | Year 2, Semester 2 | | LSB408 | | | PUB405 | Nutrition Science | | PUB436 | Evidence Based Practice | | PUB648 | Diet, Nutrition and Chronic Disease | | Year 3, Semester 1 | | PUB509 | Nutrition | | PUB514 | Contract/Project Management | | PUB557 | Health Needs of Indigenous Australians and Other Populations | | PUB5XX | Health Education and Behaviour Change | | Year 3, Semester 2 | | PUB821 | Practice in Community Nutrition | | | OR | | PUB875 | Professional Practice | | | Minor Elective | | | Minor Elective | | | Minor Elective |
Elective Lists
| Code | Title | | Elective Lists | | | You must ensure that you satisfy all prerequisites and that only one of the electives is at an introductory level. | | Clinical Science | | LSB658 | Clinical Physiology | | | PLUS | | | 24 credit points selected from the following: | | LSB365 | Pathology | | LSB438 | Immunology 1 | | LSB492 | Microbiology | | LSB508 | Advanced Metabolism | | Counselling | | | PYB012 is a prerequisite for this minor | | PYB007 | Interpersonal Processes and Skills | | PYB208 | Counselling Theory and Practice 1 | | | PLUS | | | Choose two of the following: | | PYB356 | Counselling Theory and Practice 2 | | PYB359 | Introduction to Family Therapy | | PYB360 | Interventions for Addictive Behaviours | | Exercise | | HMB273 | Exercise Physiology 1 | | | PLUS | | | 24 credit points selected from the following: | | HMB274 | Functional Anatomy | | HMB277 | Exercise and Sport Nutrition | | HMB379 | Disorders of Human Movement | | HMB381 | Exercise Physiology 2 | | Health Management | | PUB480 | Health Administration Finance | | PUB545 | Health Planning and Evaluation | | PUB609 | Health Resource Allocation | | PUB611 | Risk Management | | Health Promotion | | PUB332 | Sustainable Environments For Health | | PUB336 | Women's Health | | PUB406 | Health Promotion Strategies | | PUB545 | Health Planning and Evaluation | | PUB565 | International Health | | PUB644 | Health Promoting Schools | | Public Health | | HMB333 | Child and Adolescent Health | | PUB406 | Health Promotion Strategies | | PUB436 | Evidence Based Practice | | PUB545 | Health Planning and Evaluation | | PUB648 | Diet, Nutrition and Chronic Disease | | Research | | PUB436 | Evidence Based Practice | | PUB461 | Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health | | PUB561 | Statistical Methods in Health | | PUB632 | Independent Study |
Potential careers
Community Health Officer
Community Worker
Educator
Nutritionist
Public Health Officer
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