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3 Years
Mixed mode: combination of online (fully digital, asynchronous), on campus (live classes at timetabled times), livestream (live virtual classes at timetabled times), and blended (online content with on campus intensive typically 3–5 days at end of trimester). Year 1 is completed fully online.
Full-time / Part-time available · From 6 hours per week (part-time)
Monday 4 May 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Transport House, 230 Brunswick Street, Ground level, Level 1 and 2, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Dietitians Australia (DA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Dietitians Australia
Course Content
Introduction to Human Biology
This subject introduces students to human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry starting with the cell, through the various levels of structural organisation of systems to the organism, as a whole. The integration of basic chemistry, cellular biochemistry, and metabolism into the cell function is discussed. Further, students are introduced to the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and integumentary systems.
Foundations of Human Nutrition
This subject establishes an essential bridge between health science and nutritional medicine. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of human nutritional science, including the biochemical and physiological functions of individual macro- and micro- nutrients, the importance of nutrients in normal cell function, energy balance and metabolism and the consequences of deficiencies or excesses on human health.
Sociology of Food
This subject brings together the disciplines of sociology and nutrition by drawing awareness to the complex influences upon food choices and dietary behaviours, examining the social determinants of health.
Developing Cultural Competence in Healthcare
This subject will develop students' knowledge of counselling skills and cultural competence relevant to complementary medicine health care. Students will explore the concepts of 'cultural competence and safety' and a holistic person-centered approach as essential for working with individuals in a complementary medicine, community-based setting, and within a broader healthcare system.
Systems Physiology
This subject is designed to build on the knowledge gained in Introduction to Human Biology (BIOA111) by providing the student with the principles of physiology that underpin natural medicine. Students will explore physiology of the human skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, cardiac, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems.
Dietary Planning Across the Lifespan
This subject introduces the skills for assessing clients' diets and determining appropriate plans for modifying diet and food choices in individuals at different life stages. Building on knowledge from previous nutritional medicine and bioscience subjects, students explore nutritional assessment tools such as anthropometric measurements and dietary analysis software.
Medicinal Food Science
Students explore the therapeutic potentials of various whole foods through the examination of natural chemical constituents and the potential effects on health outcomes. This subject also introduces students to the theory and practice of food-based science.
Reflective Inquiry in Action
This subject introduces students to reflective inquiry and research methodologies in complementary medicine and health sciences. It covers research terminology, designs, and data analysis, alongside traditional practitioner knowledge.
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
This subject examines pathology and disease states and their pharmacological management within contemporary healthcare practice. Students develop an understanding of key pathophysiological processes, including inflammation, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency.
Clinical Skills 1
The first clinical skills subject introduces students to the principles and decision-making processes that will support effective professional and safe management of clients in clinical practice. Blending natural medicine philosophy and principles and evidence informed practice, students will develop a framework for decision-making, communication and client management.
Nutritional Biochemistry
This subject builds on biochemistry knowledge to examine how nutrients affect metabolic processes in the human body. Students explore the clinical impact of macro and micronutrients on biochemical pathways to address physiological dysfunction.
Communication and Counselling in Practice
In this subject, students will learn advanced counselling skills, and the theory and practice of the crisis intervention. Students will further develop their active listening, communication, engagement, and feedback skills, learning how and when to apply Solution Focused approach and Motivational Interviewing.
Common Questions
The course is offered in mixed mode, with a combination of online, blended, live-streamed and on campus subjects. Your 1st year of study is completed fully online. Online subjects are fully digital and asynchronous (not live), meaning you can study at any time during the week within specified delivery periods. On campus subjects require attendance at live classes on one of the 6 campuses at specific timetabled times. Blended subjects include a mixture of online content delivery with an on campus intensive (typically 3–5 days) at the end of the trimester.
The course is available at six campus locations across Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, and Perth.
Graduates will be skilled to pursue several career paths, including private practise, clinical practise, content creation, product development, nutrition support services, as well as roles in research, education, clinic management, sales or marketing.
Yes, FEE-HELP is available for domestic students. Upfront payment is also an option for those who prefer to pay their fees directly.
The course covers biological and social sciences, nutritional biochemistry, metabolic regulation, clinical nutrition, dietary planning, sports nutrition, public health nutrition and more. You will learn how to integrate traditional food wisdom and current scientific evidence to motivate individuals and communities to eat well, prepare client centred evidence-based treatment plans, and develop an understanding of how different foods influence function and balance in the body. You will also refine clinic management, decision-making and marketing skills within the on campus Wellness Clinics.
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