Course overview
The Bachelor of Health Science(Clinical Nutrition) covers the impact of nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors on health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will graduate prepared to confidently start clinical nutrition practice in the community and join the Allied Health Profession as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Consult with the public under the 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.
- This course has a requirement of 455 hours of work-integrated learning.
Course record
Majors
Biological Foundations, Understanding Health, Human Nutrition 1, Human Structure & Physiology 1, Food Science, Systems and Policy, Human Nutrition 2, Human Structure & Physiology 2, Evidence-based Practice.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) provides a number of career opportunities.
Potential career paths:
Clinical Nutritionist Nutrition Researcher Health Educator Product Developer
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC