Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Demand for Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) graduates is growing as diet and nutrition-related diseases – such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity – become increasingly common worldwide. You will have access to world-class researchers and educators and will learn how to use the latest evidence to manage patient health and discover the powerful science of human nutrition. A career in nutrition and dietetics is immensely rewarding, as you help people understand how nutrition and health are intertwined. You will help prevent disease, improving overall health in your community and worldwide.
This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During placement students will be subject to NSW Health policies and procedures. Students must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending clinical placement.
Students should also be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.
The award of this degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and practical components within the maximum time allowed.
Areas of study
Dietitian, food service manager, health administrator, health promotion officer, health writer and researcher, nutritionist, public health nutritionist, sports dietitian.
Career opportunities
Dietitian, diabetes educator, food service manager, health administrator health promotion officer, health writer, nutritionist, researcher, sports dietitian.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for Accredited Practising Dietitian status as well as full membership to the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Practical experience
You will complete professional placements and obtain more than 800 hours of supervised professional practice in a variety of settings across NSW and interstate including hospitals, outpatient clinics and community health centres.
Honours
All students will graduate with honours which will be awarded as graded or ungraded. Entry into the graded honours stream may be offered to students based on merit at the completion of third year. The graded honours stream requires students to complete a supervised research project.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Chemistry.
If you have not previously studied Chemistry or your knowledge is limited, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
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Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- 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
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.