Griffith University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Honours)

CRICOS

084289E

Related Careers

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

The study of nutrition and dietetics focuses on the food we eat in relation to the treatment and prevention of a range of important diseases. Students in this program will initially study fundamental health sciences (e.g. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry) before completing more advanced study of human nutrition. The final stage of the program involves practicum placements in hospitals and other health facilities. This program prepares students at the appropriate tertiary level to meet Dietitians Australia, national competency standards for entry into the profession as a dietitian. Students who graduate from this program will be able establish careers in either clinical, public health or food service nutrition. Increased graduate opportunities exist for private practitioners with the recent introduction of Medicare items for services provided to patients with chronic disease and within the corporate nutrition sector.This program is available to students who have met the specified progression requirements to undertake Honours.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Gold Coast	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	N/A

Subjects

Anatomy and Physiology Systems I
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
Applied Dietetics
Cells, Tissues and Regulation
Chemistry of Biological Systems I
Chemistry of Biological Systems II
Communication and Counselling in Dietetics
Community and Public Health Nutrition
Community and Public Health Nutrition Practicum
Food and Society
Food Science
Food Service Management
Food Service Management Practicum
Food Systems Placement
Foundational Anatomy and Physiology
Genes and Disease
Health Challenges for the 21st Century
Honours Dissertation
Integrated Systems Physiology
Interpersonal Skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum
Metabolism
Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation
Nutrition
Nutrition Education
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Public Health Research Methods
Structural Biochemistry
The Nutrition and Dietetics Workforce

Entry requirements

Year 1, 2 and Year 3/Tri 1 of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with 5.0 GPA

Recognition

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