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4 years full-time.
- Semester 1 - 22 Feb 2021
AUD36,945 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 7.0
4 years full-time.
Face to Face
Program handbook
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 the 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
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Program code | 12339 | ||||||
AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree | ||||||
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Recommended studies | HSC Chemistry. | ||||||
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CRICOS Code | 001131C |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students.
- Admission information for Australian students and residents
- Admission information for international students
During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Find out if you are eligible.
Current Australian Year 12 Students:
Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on your Selection Rank or equivalent.
Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:
Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:
- Previous Year 12 studies and/or
- Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
- Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
All International Students:
Apply directly to International Admissions. International applicants must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.
Special selection procedures apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Minimum English language proficiency 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.
The IELTS requirement for admission to this program is 7.0 with no sub-test less than 7.0 Please be aware that the current standard English language competency for registration as a practitioner in your discipline in most states of Australia is IELTS 7.0.
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. For more information please visit www.newcastle.edu.au/health-medicine-placement.
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 in order to progress in their program.
NUDI2110 - Community and Public Health Nutrition 1
NUDI3220 - Clinical Nutrition 1
NUDI3230 - Clinical Nutrition 2
NUDI3240 - Dietetic Practice
NUDI3250 - Nutrition Communication
NUDI3300 - Food and Nutrition Service Management
NUDI3310 - Community and Public Health Nutrition 2
NUDI4233A - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part A
NUDI4233B - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part B
NUDI4245A - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part A
NUDI4245B - Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part B
Professional recognition
Dietitians Association of Australia
The program is accredited by 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 plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2015 - 2020 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2015 - 2020 265.4 KB
- 2021 Program Plan - for students commencing in Semester 1 2021 194.8 KB
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 are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
HLSC1000 | Transition to Health Sciences Education and Practice |
| 10 units |
HLSC1220 | Food Science 1 |
| 10 units |
HUBS1403 | Biomedical Science Part 1 |
| 10 units |
HUBS1404 | Biomedical Science Part 2 |
| 10 units |
NUDI1000 | Nutrition 1 |
| 10 units |
PUBH1080 | Studies in Population Health and Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
HUBS2206 | Human Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
| 10 units |
HUBS2207 | Human Metabolic and Nutritional Biochemistry |
| 10 units |
HUBS2503 | Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| 10 units |
HUBS2505 | Human Pathophysiology |
| 10 units |
INDH2490 | Foundations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health |
| 10 units |
NUDI2110 | Community and Public Health Nutrition 1 |
| 10 units |
NUDI2200 | Nutrition 2 |
| 10 units |
NUDI2220 | Food Science 2 |
| 10 units |
NUDI3220 | Clinical Nutrition 1 |
| 10 units |
NUDI3230 | Clinical Nutrition 2 |
| 10 units |
NUDI3240 | Dietetic Practice |
| 10 units |
NUDI3250 | Nutrition Communication |
| 10 units |
NUDI3300 | Food and Nutrition Service Management |
| 10 units |
NUDI3310 | Community and Public Health Nutrition 2 |
| 10 units |
HLSC4120 | Research Methodology and Design |
| 10 units |
NUDI4233A | Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part A |
| 10 units |
NUDI4233B | Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Part B |
| 10 units |
NUDI4245A | Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part A |
| 10 units |
NUDI4245B | Professional Practice in Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Part B |
| 10 units |
NUDI4290 | Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics |
| 10 units |
Directed Courses
Students must complete 10 units from the directed course list below to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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FSHN2060 | Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour |
| 10 units |
PSYC2505 | Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals |
| 10 units |
NUDI4270 | Sports Dietetics |
| 10 units |
Graded Honours or Electives Option
Choose either HLSC4310A and HLSC4310B for Graded Honours, or 20 units of electives for Ungraded Honours to fulfil the requirements of this program.
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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HLSC4310A | Research Project A |
| 10 units |
HLSC4310B | Research Project B |
| 10 units |
Graded Honours or Electives Option
Choose either HLSC4310A and HLSC4310B for Graded Honours, or 20 units of electives for Ungraded Honours to fulfil the requirements of this program.
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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HLSC4310A | Research Project A |
| 10 units |
HLSC4310B | Research Project B |
| 10 units |
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. The criteria for the determination of class of Honours are detailed in the Bachelor Honours policy [000990] section 5.2.2. Enquiries concerning eligibility for Graded Honours should be directed to the Program Convenor.
Additional information
All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.
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.
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 Faculty 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.