UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science at the University of Wollongong provides a strong foundation in nutritional science, including nutrition and exercise, community health nutrition, food chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism, along with training in nutrition research, health promotion and food innovation. Students build real-world skills for a wide range of careers in health, wellness, the food industry and beyond, and the final year includes elective subjects designed to broaden knowledge and experience. Graduates work in public health nutrition, food industry, community health and research roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 10 parts
Spring (24cp)
4 units- MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
- MEDI151Healthy Ageing
- BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
- MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
- MEDI160Scientific Literacy
- MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- MEDI231Measurement of diet and health promotion
- CHEM215Food Chemistry
- MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology
- BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry
Spring (24cp)
12 units- MEDI212Introduction to Pathophysiology
- BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
- MEDI251Nutritional Epidemiology
- MEDI304Research Methods and Analysis
- MEDI355Nutrition and Food Innovation
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
- MEDI258Human Neuromechanics
- MEDI323Cardiorespiratory Studies
- MEDI330Sensorimotor Control of Movement
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- SMAH350Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
Autumn (24cp)
8 units- MEDI363Community and Public Health Nutrition
- MEDI386Principles of Health Research
- MEDI210Histology
- MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics
- MEDI312Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- PSYC216Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- MEDI385Allied Health Practice
Spring (24cp)
5 units- MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms
- MEDI151Healthy Ageing
- CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
Autumn (24cp)
5 units- MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
- MEDI100Human Structure and Function
- MEDI160Scientific Literacy
- CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
Spring (24cp)
8 units- MEDI212Introduction to Pathophysiology
- BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- MEDI251Nutritional Epidemiology
- SMAH241SMAH Research Internship
- GEOG224The Future of Food: Resilience, Communities and Policy
- STAT251Fundamentals of Biostatistics
- CRLP200Career Ready Learning & Practice
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- CHEM215Food Chemistry
- BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry
- MEDI231Measurement of diet and health promotion
- MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology
Autumn (24cp)
11 units- MEDI363Community and Public Health Nutrition
- MEDI386Principles of Health Research
- UOW200Innovation and Impact in Practice
- MEDI385Allied Health Practice
- MEDI355Nutrition and Food Innovation
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- GEOG224The Future of Food: Resilience, Communities and Policy
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- CRLP200Career Ready Learning & Practice
- UOW300Entrepreneurship for Impact
- SMAH350Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
Career & PR pathway
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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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