UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Human Nutrition at Victoria University gives students a solid foundation in nutrition, food and related science subjects, beginning with eight core units before progressing to targeted study. In the second and third years, students choose a specialisation from Biomedical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Exercise and Nutrition, broadening their learning and employment opportunities in the community nutrition and public health sector or as preparation for postgraduate study. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Human Physiology 1 (RBM1518, 12CP)
- Human Physiology 2 (RBM1528, 12CP)
- Chemistry 1A (RCS1601, 12CP)
- Chemistry 1B (RCS1602, 12CP)
- Indigenous Health and Wellbeing (AEK1203, 12CP)
- Introduction to Human Nutrition and Food (HPC1000, 12CP)
- Food Components (HPC1001, 12CP)
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication (HHH1000, 12CP)
- Medical Microbiology and Immunity (HBM2105, 12CP)
- Research Methods (HBM3101, 12CP)
- Research Project (HBM3105, 12CP)
- Properties of Food (HFS2001, 12CP)
- Family Health and Nutrition Through the Lifespan (HHN2001, 12CP)
- Diet & Disease (HHN2402, 12CP)
- Community & Public Health Nutrition (HHN3502, 12CP)
- Nutrition Communication & Education (HHN3601, 12CP)
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Admissions
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). PLUS:. A study score of at least 20 in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human Development, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education. OR:. Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS:. IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR:. Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
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