Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Prepare to become a professional who can interpret and translate scientific knowledge into practical information to help people improve their health through diet. You will gain knowledge about the nature, management and prevention of diet-related diseases, and the social and psychological factors that influence what people eat. What you will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prepare to become a professional who can interpret and translate scientific knowledge into practical information to help people improve their health through diet. You will gain knowledge about the nature, management and prevention of diet-related diseases, and the social and psychological factors that influence what people eat.
What you will study
First year
A typical first year may include:
- core topics in molecular basis of life; how your body works; Indigenous health for health sciences; food systems; nutrition, physical activity and health; and chemistry for the life sciences
- study of chemical structure and bonding or general chemistry
- an elective topic.
Second year
A typical second year may include:
- core topics in biochemistry, human physiology, integrative human physiology, biochemistry of human disease, nutrition across the life cycle, food products and preparation, and individual, social and environmental perspectives on food consumption
- an elective topic.
Third year
A typical third year may include:
- core topics in the fundamentals of nutritional epidemiology, the role and function of nutrients, the nutrition care process, communication and nutritional counselling, clinical nutrition and dietetics, public health and community nutrition, and food service and professional practice.
Honours year
A typical honours year may include:
- core topics in theory and practice of food service, and research methods and skills in evidence-based nutrition practice
- independent studies in nutrition and dietetics
- a clinical placement
- a community/public health placement
- an honours research project in nutrition and dietetics for those accepted into the honours program.
Your career
The degree prepares graduates to work as professional nutritionists and dietitians in a range of settings.
Potential occupations include:
- clinical dietitian
- sports nutritionist
- consultant and private practitioner
- dietitian working in rehabilitation
- community health nutritionist
- diabetes educator
- food industry nutritionist.
Potential employers include:
- hospitals
- community health centres
- private practice and consultancy
- food industries
- research institutions
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening
- TOEFL iBT: 94 Total score with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 185 Overall with 185 Speaking, 185 Writing, 185 Reading, 185 Listening
- Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading, 350 Listening.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
