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Description

This program develops problem-solving and communication skills with studies in food, nutrition and dietetics, basic and applied sciences and social sciences. The final year of study offers a variety of electives according to your area of interest and is offered using distance education processes to accommodate practice placements. The program is accredited by Dietitians Australia (formerly named Dietitians Association of Australia); graduates are eligible to be Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD).


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the theoretical basis of food and nutrition sciences, social and behavioural sciences, and the medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition and food service management domains of practice to provide safe and effective practice (Scholarly approach).
  • Demonstrated specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes to assess, manage and evaluate the nutritional needs of individuals, groups and populations in a variety of settings (Comprehensive expertise).
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, a flexible, evidence-based approach to practice and ability to identify and analyse complex problems to develop innovative solutions (Research adept).
  • Demonstrated high level and effective verbal, non-verbal, academic and/or professional writing skills communication skills at an individual and a population level (a skilled Communicator).
  • Demonstrated a commitment to ethical action and social responsibility, including advocacy for patients, the community and the Nutrition and Dietetics profession (an Advocate).

Details

Information correct as atMar 19, 2024 7:33 pm
Program code12339
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 4 years full-time.
  • International students - 4 years full-time.
Selection Rank
LocationSelection Rank
Callaghan Campus70.00-

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Recommended studiesHSC Chemistry.
Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD40,535 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code001131C

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

 

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Please note that time restrictions apply to the granting of credit to this program.


Compulsory program requirements

Professional practice is an essential component and students will complete supervised professional practice in a variety of hospitals, community health centres, and business and food service settings across NSW. Professional practice commences in the second year of the program, which is earlier than many of the other dietetics programs throughout Australia. Travel and accommodation for placements are at the students' expense. To comply with credentialing requirements, successful completion of nominated courses that underpin professional practice must be completed prior to commencing professional practice placements.

Post-admission requirements

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements

    Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met. More information is available here.

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.

NUDI3220 - Clinical Nutrition 1

NUDI3230 - Clinical Nutrition 2

NUDI3300 - Food and Nutrition Service Management

NUDI4245B - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part B

NUDI2110 - Community and Public Health Nutrition 1

NUDI3250 - Nutrition Communication

NUDI4233A - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part A

NUDI4245A - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part A

NUDI3240 - Dietetic Practice

NUDI4233B - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part B

NUDI3310 - Community and Public Health Nutrition 2


Professional recognition

Dietitians Australia

The program is accredited by Dietitians Australia (formerly named the Dietitians Association of Australia); Students who complete this course are eligible to apply for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

320 units

Program duration

4 years full-time.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) requires the completion of 320 units. Students achieving a sufficiently high grade point average by the end of year 3 will be invited to undertake the Graded honours program in year 4. The first 2 years of the program have a prescribed structure. In years 3 and 4 students have some choice in tailoring their program. The fourth year of the program is delivered by distance to accommodate practice placements. Note: Students in the Graded Honours Stream will need to enrol in HLSC4310A and HLSC4310B. Students in the ungraded Honours stream will select 20 units of elective courses.


Program planner

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Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

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Transition arrangements

HUBS3280 Nutritional Biochemistry was replaced by INDH2490 Foundations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health from January 2021. Students who have not completed HUBS3280 prior to 2021 will need to complete INDH2490.

ABOR2440 Aboriginal Health Past and Present has been removed from directed course list from January 2021. ABOR2440 will count as the directed course ONLY for students who have completed this course prior to 2021.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your degree.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CHEM1010Introductory Chemistry I
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CHEM1020Introductory Chemistry II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HLSC1000Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
HLSC1220Food Science 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HUBS1403Biomedical Science Part 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
10 units
HUBS1404Biomedical Science Part 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
NUDI1000Nutrition 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PUBH1080Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
STAT1070Statistics for the Sciences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
HUBS2206Human Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HUBS2207Human Metabolic and Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HUBS2503Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HUBS2505Human Pathophysiology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
INDH2490Foundations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NUDI2110Community and Public Health Nutrition 1Not currently offered10 units
NUDI2200Nutrition 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI2220Food Science 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3220Clinical Nutrition 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3230Clinical Nutrition 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3240Dietetic Practice
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3250Nutrition Communication
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3300Food and Nutrition Service Management
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI3310Community and Public Health Nutrition 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HLSC4120Research Methodology and Design
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NUDI4233AProfessional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI4233BProfessional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part B
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI4245AProfessional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI4245BProfessional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part B
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
NUDI4290Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Course List

Students must complete 10 units from the course list below to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
FSHN2060Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2505Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NUDI4270Sports Dietetics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Graded Honours

Complete the following courses to fulfil the requirements of the Graded Honours stream.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HLSC4310AResearch Project A
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
HLSC4310BResearch Project B
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units

Ungraded Honours

Electives 20 unit requirement

Complete 20 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

20 units

Honours

All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for Ungraded Honours. High performing students (minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 at the end of Year 3) may be selected for admission into a Graded Honours stream. Positions within the Graded Honours stream are limited and entry is not guaranteed. Students selected into the Graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 20 units of research courses as detailed in the Program Plan. Enquiries concerning eligibility for Graded Honours should be directed to the Program Convenor.


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

During clinical placement students may be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.  


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

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