Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
Highlights Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors. Learn from industry leaders with experience in areas, including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component. Get…
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Highlights
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Enjoy a career as a dietitian and/or nutritionist in industries including health, food, research, government, non-government, university and corporate sectors.
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Learn from industry leaders with experience in areas, including sports dietetics and Indigenous health.
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Gain a strong foundation in research and critical thinking with the embedded honours component.
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Get hands-on experience providing nutrition assessments and dietary advice to real clients in QUT Health Clinics.
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Complete professional placements in community health centres, hospitals, correctional facilities and catering institutions, with opportunities to travel to regional areas or overseas.
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Eligible for membership to Dietitians Australia-a requirement to work in hospitals and to attract private health insurance.
Dietitians use their advanced knowledge in the science of nutrition to advise on appropriate diet, food preparation and menu planning to treat nutrition-related disease.
Accredited practising dietitians often work alongside health professionals in hospitals and community settings delivering individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy and group dietary therapy. Their work contributes to the promotion of health, the prevention and treatment of disease such as diabetes and cancer, and optimal health maintenance.
The honours component of this course offers you a competitive advantage in the workplace. You will become a critical thinker with a strong foundation in research, and develop advanced skills to lead in a profession where responsibilities and capabilities are expanding.
Why choose this course?
QUT has offered an industry accredited program for more than 40 years and is recognised for delivering job ready graduates who are in demand and securing competitive graduate employment positions.
You will learn from industry leaders with experience in areas including sports dietetics and Indigenous health. They hold senior positions on industry boards and councils, and many also lead projects and government initiatives to improve population health and nutrition. These close links with industry ensure your study is relevant and you will be prepared to meet the demands of the profession in a changing healthcare environment.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates have a range of career pathways. They can provide medical nutrition therapy to clients in the management of disease and illness in hospitals, private practice, community health centres and nursing homes. They may also consult to the food industry on product development and marketing, prepare educational resources for industry, schools and community, or develop food and nutrition policies for government and non-government organisations. They can also follow careers in academia, research, business, corporate health and social media.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
