Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Course Details

The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) covers the impact of nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors on health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will graduate prepared to confidently start clinical nutrition practice in the community and join the Allied Health Profession as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist. In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, including human biology, physiology and pathology, as well as the basics of research and evidence-based practice. You’ll study how food and other dietary factors can be used to improve wellbeing at an individual, community or population level. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre. Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Delivered both on campus and online, the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) comprises of 10 core subjects, 13 specialisations and 1 elective, each subject requiring 10 hours of study per week (made up of classes and self-directed study). Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes.