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Bachelor of Nutrition
CQUniversity - Online

Course outline

The Bachelor of Nutrition will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the dynamic world of food and nutrition science. Students will learn about the science behind food and nutrition including human and nutrition physiology, dietary choices and behaviours, food production, processing and technologies, public health nutrition, and health promotion for populations and individuals with different needs. Students will gain experience working with nutrition service providers and industries and other health professionals. Students have the option to major in either clinical nutrition, food technology, pathway to teaching (secondary), or public health. For more course information, visit CQUniversity’s website.

Note

Depending on the chosen major and units students complete, there may be compulsory residential schools to attend as an online student.

Majors

Clinical Nutrition; Food Technology; Pathway to Teaching (Secondary); Public Health.

Other requirements

Whilst almost all of this course is able to be studied online, compulsory residential schools are held at CQU’s Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus depending on the major undertaken. Part of this course includes a six weeks of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice. For more information, visit CQUniversity’s website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Prior study

Recommended study
General English (Units 3 and 4, C).
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Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.

Career opportunities

A nutritionist is a health professional who contributes towards the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by educating populations, communities and individuals on healthy eating and advocating for nutritional lifestyle changes where necessary. Nutritionists have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour.

Course Code
852065
Start Date

Offer rounds

16 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025

Fee
CSP/$9416 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Humanities and social sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Location
Rockhampton & surrounds
 
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