Course Overview

About This Course

Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who apply the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities, and populations. They are accredited to work in roles such as community and public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, food service systems management, and research. This enables them to work in settings such as community centres, hospitals, private practice, research, food industry, nursing homes, sports teams and food service. You will study the building blocks of nutrition: biochemistry, nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition and pathophysiology. You will also learn about medical nutrition therapy, which involves translating the science of nutrition into personalised dietary advice to manage specific medical conditions. In addition, you will learn how to develop community nutrition program plans to help improve the nutrition of communities. Other subjects include nutrition and food innovation, allied health practice and food service management. In the final year of the degree, you will complete 800 hours of professional placement in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings. You will also complete 20 weeks of research. The course is designed to meet the Dietitians Australia National Competency Standards for Dietitians including the key areas of professional practice, improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, groups and communities, critical thinking and evidence-based practice and collaboration with stakeholders.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Selection Rank of 90 (ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any eligible adjustments) for guaranteed entry or consideration if limited places
IBAS: 35.25
Assumed Knowledge: any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics, and any two units of Science
Recommended Studies: Mathematics Standard 2 and any four units of Science
Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year
For Higher Education applicants: at least half a year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a Bachelor's degree level or higher
Work and life experience is generally not considered for admission
English language proficiency requirements must be met if English is not your first language (accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, OET)
Compulsory Work Based Placement: students must attend workplace experience or clinical placements totalling 800 hours (20 weeks at 40 hours per week)
Before commencing placement within a NSW Health facility, students must meet NSW Health's mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination
Overseas students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in, or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply through Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Clinical Dietitian, Food Industry Dietitian, Food Policy and Regulations Officer, Food Quality and Safety Officer, Food Service Dietitian, Food Trends Analyst, Health Coach, Health Communications and Media, Health Policy Development Officer, Health Promotions Officer, Private Practice Dietitian, Product Developer, Public Health or Community Nutritionist, Recipe Developer, Registered Nutritionist, Research Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, Wellness Advisor

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this degree accredited and what credentials will I be eligible for upon graduation?

Yes. The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) has full accreditation with Dietitians Australia (DA), making all graduates eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD). The course also meets the requirements of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) for graduates to register as nutrition scientists, following 3 years of relevant work experience after graduation.

What does the professional placement component of this degree involve?

In the final year of the degree, you will complete 800 hours of professional placement (20 weeks at 40 hours per week) in general and specialist hospitals in local, regional and rural areas, as well as in a variety of community and industry settings. You will also complete 20 weeks of research. Before commencing placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health's mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.

What is the minimum ATAR required to gain entry into this course?

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 90. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive. The equivalent IBAS is 35.25.

What subjects should I study in high school to prepare for this degree?

UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics, and any two units of Science. Ideally, students will have studied Mathematics Standard 2 and any four units of Science. Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.

What career paths are available to graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)?

Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers including Clinical Dietitian, Food Industry Dietitian, Food Policy and Regulations Officer, Food Quality and Safety Officer, Food Service Dietitian, Food Trends Analyst, Health Coach, Health Communications and Media, Health Policy Development Officer, Health Promotions Officer, Private Practice Dietitian, Product Developer, Public Health or Community Nutritionist, Recipe Developer, Registered Nutritionist, Research Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, and Wellness Advisor.

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