Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences - University of South Australia

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Aim

The aim of this program is to provide students with a practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of nutrition science and food science to be ready to make an immediate impact on the development of innovative foods, diets and lifestyles for health and research into functional ingredients for enhanced wellbeing.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

• qualified for the SACE; and
• have recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 Level; and
• included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS);
• obtained a competitive TER.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have:

• successfully completed the Health Sciences stream of the Foundation Studies Program at the University of South Australia;
• completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• completed a recognised TAFE Diploma;
• completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• completed a special or mature-age entry qualification;
• completed the Health Sciences stream of the UniSA Foundation Studies program.

English language entry requirements
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is an official language as determined by the University.

Students who have successfully completed a Diploma in Food Technology at TAFE will be granted 36 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences program.

Content/structure

The program is designed to produce graduates with a solid basis in both nutrition and food sciences, with the choice of specialisation occurring in the final year. The first year of study develops foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry and quantitative methods whilst introducing students to health perspectives and the taste sensations of foods. The second year builds on the first year with studies in biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, microbiology and food chemistry. In the final year both streams study the core courses in food processing, food quality, functional foods and consumer food preferences and their education on nutrition issues. The Food Science stream focuses on additional studies in food microbiology, food chemistry and food biotechnology whilst the Nutrition Science stream develops further skills in health promotion and development of health and nutrition projects.

Professional recognition

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology recognises graduates for membership. The Nutrition Society of Australia recognises graduates for registration as at least an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) initially, leading to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr), usually after three years of relevant experience.

Honours

Students obtaining a credit level average or higher may be accepted into an Honours program in accordance with the current policy, and then proceed to postgraduate research degrees.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 20,275 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Credit transfer

Students who have successfully completed a Diploma in Food Technology at TAFE will be granted 36 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences program.

Rules

Rules

1. Elective 1
   To fulfil the requirements of the Indigenous Component in Undergraduate Programs, students will be required to select one of the courses listed under Elective 1 Courses in the schedule.
2. Elective 2
   May be selected from the courses listed under Elective 2 courses in the schedule. A student may substitute a BUGE course for an elective after consultation with the Program Director.
3. Students who have successfully completed a Diploma in Food Technology at TAFE will be granted 36 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences program.