Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition
Charles Darwin University
CRICOS provider number: 00300K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12069
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About
Be qualified to pursue a diverse career in health, focusing on how food and nutrition impacts the health of individuals, families, communities and industry.
Our combined Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition degree prepares you for roles in food research, dietetic studies, food and health policy, or individual or community nutrition strategies, and public health.
In addition to online studies, you will complete 100 days of work-integrated learning mastering supported, relevant practical projects in food service, nutrition communication, as well as a nutrition project and research.
Our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition graduates find work in nutrition-focused areas such as food and nutrition policy, food industry, community health organisations, acute care settings, or in public health and health promotion.
Our Health Science/Nutrition course offers international study opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international students with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree.
Areas of study
Health, medicine, nutrition.
Career opportunities
Community health centres, health promotion organisations, government and non-government organisations, food industry, acute health services, sporting organisations, universities and research organisations. Roles may include nutrition consulting, nutrition educator, health promotion officer, public health and policy advisors, food and nutrition programming.
Professional recognition
As a graduate of our Health Science/ Nutrition degree you will be eligible to apply for accreditation as an 'Associate Nutritionist' with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). After 3 years of relevant work experience, you are eligible to apply for accreditation as a `Nutritionist'. You may also apply for for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.
Practical experience
You will complete a six-week nutrition placement.
If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements:
- A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children Check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements.
- The majority of health facilities will require you to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate as you progress to placements in your Master of Nutrition.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing clinical/fieldwork placements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Admission criteria
Refer to the CDU general admission criteria.
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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- 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
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