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Program of study
144 Units
Admission requirements
Aims
This course aims to educate professionals who are able to apply scientific principles and integrate knowledge and skills of nutrition, dietetics and other human sciences in order to promote health and prevent illness in communities and individuals.
The first two years of the course introduce students to the behavioural and biosciences which they will progressively apply to the study of food and nutritional sciences, including the study of social and ecological issues in relation to food. In the final two years there is increasing exposure to professional nutrition and dietetic practice, including at least 21 weeks of supervised placement.
This course, accredited by the relevant professional body, prepares graduates for employment in a wide variety of settings including: patient care and education in hospitals, Food Service, nutrition and health education in community health services, Public Health nutrition, food and nutrition policy, private practice and consultancy, education and training, food industry, Health Promotion and nutrition research.
This course is founded on teaching and learning practices designed to encourage lifelong learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Student progression rules
Failure to complete the course within: seven consecutive years for students entering in Year 1; within six consecutive years for students entering in Year 2; or within four consecutive years for students entering in Year 3, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where credit has been granted that is outside the above a different period to complete the course may be set by the Dean (Education).
The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.