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CM60 - Bachelor of Nutrition
Overview
Compulsory Residential School
Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.Course Overview
The Bachelor of Nutrition will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the dynamic world of food and nutrition science. You 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. You will gain experience working with nutrition service providers and industries, and other health professionals. The Bachelor of Nutrition aims to develop your skills to apply evidence-based knowledge of Clinical Nutrition, Food Technology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), or Public Health.
This course has 16 core units which are offered exclusively online with high-quality and engaging teaching materials. You must also choose 8 units from one of the majors: Clinical Nutrition, Food Technology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) or Public Health.
The Clinical Nutrition major is recommended for students intending to apply for a Master of Dietetics study at CQUniversity or other institutions. You will need to travel to the North Rockhampton campus for residential schools.
The Food Technology major is recommended for students wishing to work in the food manufacturing industry, including food production, food science, food quality control and agriculture. You will need to travel to the North Rockhampton campus or Bundaberg campus for residential schools to gain the required practical skills.
The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) major is recommended for students wishing to continue to Master of Teaching (Secondary) and follow a career in secondary teaching in selected areas. Some units within the selected teaching areas in this major have compulsory residential schools.
The Public Health major is recommended for students pursuing a career in public health nutrition. This major will be offered exclusively online.
Career Information
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 Details
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BNutr |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 2 - 2025
Online
Term 1 - 2025
Online
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International Availability
Term 2 - 2025
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Term 1 - 2025
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Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
Entry Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV qualification, or
- An AQF Diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17; or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
English (Unit 3 &4 C)
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CL13 - Diploma of Health Science |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
| Compulsory Residential School | Whilst almost all of this course is able to be studied remotely online, compulsory residential schools are held at the North Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus depending on the major undertaken. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. |
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Practicum/Work Placement
| BMSC13012 - 6 weeks of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice. |
Predicted Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| First Year | 20 |
| Second year | 30 |
| Third Year | 45 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of nutrition to practice in the context of your professional role
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with clients, health professionals, and other scientists
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in assessment, monitoring, education and communication within the context of the nutrition discipline
- 4. Apply professional knowledge to provide advice and interpretation of nutrition-specific standards of practice
- 5. Demonstrate skills in research design, application and interpretation
- 6. Evaluate existing and new nutrition promotion strategies and proposals for application in nutrition-related professional practice.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Clinical Nutrition Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Food Technology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Public Health Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 16 | Total credit points: 96 |
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Bachelor of Nutrition is offered as an online course. However, depending on the major, students may be required to attend one or more residential schools at Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus to gain the practical skills required.
The Bachelor of Nutrition has sixteen (16) core units (96 credit points). Students must take eight (8) units (48 credit points) from one of the following majors:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Food Technology
- Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
- Public Health
Please note that whilst individual units may be available across more than one campus, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition can only select the Online study option.
Clinical Nutrition Minor
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Clinical Nutrition major contains 8 units (48 credit points). Students intending to apply for a Master of Dietetics study at CQUniversity or other institutions would be advised to select the Clinical Nutrition major. Selection of this major does not guarantee entry into a Master of Dietetics course. You must still apply and be accepted into a Master of Dietetics course as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Completion of Bachelor of Nutrition (Clinical Nutrition) alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration as an accredited dietitian.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| BMSC13002 | Advanced Clinical Biochemistry | |
| CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis | |
| CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | |
| HLTH12028 | Health Promotion Strategies | |
| NUTR13001 | Public Health Nutrition | |
| NUTR28001 | Food and Nutrition Services in Practice | |
| NUTR28002 | Communication in Distance Health Care and Practice | |
| NUTR28003 | Nutrition Assessment in Practice | |
Food Technology Minor
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Food Technology major contains 8 units (48 credit points). This major will provide you with the skills and training to transition across industries that link Biotechnology, Nutrition, Food Production, Food Science, Agriculture and Human Health.
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Minor
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Students must complete the five compulsory units from the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary):
- EDSE20017 Learning and Teaching in Junior Secondary
- EDSE20019 Literacy and Numeracy Learning and Teaching
- EDED20493 Diversity and Inclusion
- EDED20494 Indigenous Learners and Learning
- CHEM11042 Fundamentals of Chemistry (for Food and Nutrition, Biology, or Health and Physical Education) OR CHEM11043 Atoms Molecules and Matter (for Chemistry)
Students then choose THREE units from a single optional unit lists above, representing units from teaching disciplines of Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education. These three units must be from a single discipline (e.g. from one of the optional unit lists above).
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) major contains 8 units (48 credit points). It is designed to fast-track students to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) after completion of the Bachelor Nutrition (Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)) for those who wish to pursue a career as a secondary school teacher in State, Catholic and Independent Schools in Australia. Selection of this major does not guarantee entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) course. You must still apply and be accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Once accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you can apply for four units of credit from the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major from within the Bachelor of Nutrition. Your potential teaching strength areas will be Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics) or Health and Physical Education. Completion of this course of study alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for teacher registration. This pathway is suited to students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Nutrition and then go on to study a Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualification as their pathway to an accredited teaching qualification.
If choosing the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), students will have completed enough units to satisfy teaching area requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) provided all other entry requirements have been met. Students entering the Master of Teaching (Secondary) must have two teaching areas based on previous study - a major (to teach Year 7 – 12) and a minor (to teach Year 7 – 10).
The four units from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) that can be studied in this course which can then be credited towards that qualification include
- EDSE20017 Learning and Teaching in Junior Secondary
- EDSE20019 Literacy and Numeracy Learning and Teaching
- EDED20493 Diversity and Inclusion
- EDED20494 Indigenous Learners and Learning
In addition to these units, students will complete CHEM11042 Fundamentals of Chemistry (for Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education disciplines) or CHEM11043 Atoms Molecules and Matter (for the Chemistry discipline), and will also choose to study units that allow them to meet entry requirements to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) for a major teaching area. Through completing the units in the core, students meet the requirements of a minor in Junior Science.
In order to meet the requirements of a major, students can choose an additional 3 units in Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education from the units listed in the handbook for CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) for one of these teaching areas. These are listed in the Optional Unit lists below.
Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics)
Students wishing to teach Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics) must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- EDVT11021 Food Technology
- EDVT11022 Textile Technology
- EDSE12023 Individuals, Families & Communities
- EDSE13001 Culinary Science for Teachers
- EDSE14001 Fashion Design
Residential Schools: In addition to the on-line Moodle site requirements, EDVT11021, EDVT11022, EDSE13001 and EDSE14001 also include compulsory Residential Schools delivered face-to-face. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. Please note that residential schools may be held outside the term in which the unit is run.
Biology
Students wishing to teach Biology must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
- ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring
- BIOL12107 Genomes, Genetics & Evolution
- ENVR12002 Applied Ecology
- BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
- ZOOL12009 Invertebrate Zoology
- BOTN19001 Australian Botany
- MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
Chemistry
Students wishing to teach Chemistry must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
- CHEM12079 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
- CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
- CHEM13080 Analytical Science
- CHEM13082 Nanotechnology: Health and the environment
- CHEM13083 Physical Chemistry
- CHEM13084 Bio-Organic Chemistry
Residential Schools: In addition to the on-line Moodle site requirements, several units in the Chemistry discipline also include compulsory Residential Schools delivered face-to-face. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. Please note that residential schools may be held outside the term in which the unit is run.
Health and Physical Education
Students wishing to teach Health and Physical Education must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- ESSC11003 Skill Acquisition and Movement
- ESSC11001 Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
- ESSC12001 Exercise and Sport Physiology
- ESSC12004 Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
- ESSC12005 Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology
- ESSC12003 Exercise and Sport Psychology