UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) at the University of Wollongong prepares graduates to become specialist nutritionists who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and optimise the health of individuals, groups and communities. Students study the building blocks of nutrition, including biochemistry, nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition and pathophysiology, alongside medical nutrition therapy and supervised professional practice. Graduates are accredited to work in community and public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service management and research.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 7 parts
Autumn (24cp)
3 units- MEDI363Community and Public Health Nutrition
- DIET467Dietetics Care 1
- MEDI386Principles of Health Research
Spring (24cp)
3 units- DIET466Food Service Dietetics
- MEDI355Nutrition and Food Innovation
- DIET468Dietetics Care 2
Autumn (24cp)
5 units- MEDI100Human Structure and Function
- MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
- MEDI160Scientific Literacy
- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
- CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
Spring (24cp)
7 units- MEDI151Healthy Ageing
- BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms
- MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
- DIET454Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics
- DIET461Dietetics Research Project
Autumn (6cp)
1 units- MEDI385Allied Health Practice
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- MEDI231Measurement of diet and health promotion
- BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry
- CHEM215Food Chemistry
- MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology
Spring (24cp)
4 units- MEDI212Introduction to Pathophysiology
- STAT251Fundamentals of Biostatistics
- MEDI251Nutritional Epidemiology
- BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic Entry Requirements Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
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