Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) course will give you a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of both Nutrition and Psychology. The course considers the complex interplay between psychology and nutrition and its application in real-world contexts. You will learn how to conduct research in the nutrition and psychological sciences and learn how to communicate professionally. You will also develop an awareness of ethical, professional and social responsibility in the nutrition and psychology disciplines and gain an understanding of social and cultural diversity in our communities. This course prepares you for a career in nutrition and the psychological sciences. The psychology aspects of the degree are useful for careers which require a sound understanding of human behaviour such as eating disorders and other food-related health conditions. Your psychology studies will give you a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications. The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline. In addition, you will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. There will be opportunities for you to explore applied and professional uses of psychology. In addition, you will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context. You can undertake further study to qualify as a Psychologist. The Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is offered exclusively online with high-quality and engaging teaching materials.
Structure
28 units (168 credits)
Subjects
- Nutrition
- Psychology
Standard entry requirements
- Rank Threshold: ATAR/SR 69. 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Study |
| No |
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