Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)
Torrens University Australia
CRICOS provider number: 03389E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12209
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
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.
Areas of study
Biological foundations, dietary counselling & planning, food as medicine, food science, human nutrition, human structure & physiology, nutritional therapeutics, systems & policy, understanding health.
Career opportunities
Clinical nutritionist, nutrition researcher, product developer.
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.
Essential requirements for admission
Year 12 qualification: Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Admission criteria
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with recent secondary education
ATAR: ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughoall details of this courseut the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses typically cost you more than equivalent Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses – read about university course costs.
Many courses are also offered at other campuses throughout Australia. Explore other Torrens University course options.