Course overview
In this course, you will study how nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors can impact our health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at the custom-built University student-led Practice Wellbeing Centre. Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) provides a number of career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in providing clinical nutrition advice face-to-with clients, create innovative nutrition recipes or jump into the world of nutrition research, there is a growing demand for skilled practitioners and certified clinical nutritionist in a range of industries and healthcare settings.
Learning outcomes:
- Consult with the public under guidance of experienced clinical nutritionists.
- Understand the therapeutic use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various health conditions.
- Take an evidence-based approach to the science of food and how it can be balanced to nurture good health.
- Know dietary requirements throughout the lifespan and the impact of deficiency and nutritional interventions.
Note: This course is also available at our Melbourne campuses. Study option available is only On-campus.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Biological foundations, dietary counselling & planning, food as medicine, food science, human nutrition, human structure & physiology, nutritional therapeutics, systems & policy, understanding health.
Other Information
Practical experience
Work-Integrated Learning and Clinical Practicum Experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. You will complete most clinic requirements in our custom-built University Student-led Clinic - The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You will gain hands on experience by consulting with members of the public under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Work placement hours: 360 hours clinical placement and 95 hours Work-Integrated Learning
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Clinical nutritionist, nutrition researcher, product developer.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. All Applicants Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria .
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney (Surry Hills)NSW