Overview

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Exit Only is only available as an exit award.Students may transfer to the Bachelor of Nutrition Science from the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics prior to completion.To be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Nutrition Science students must have successfully completed at least … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units

Aims

This course aims to introduce students to the study of food and nutrition sciences. The first two years of the course introduce students to the biosciences and general nutrition which they will progressively apply to the study of food and nutrition sciences, including the study of social and ecological issues in relation to food.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes required to understand and synthesise nutrition issues in a range of settings
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Demonstrate communication skills for provision of nutrition counselling and education to individuals and groups, using a variety of methods
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Demonstrate an evidence-based and critical approach to decision-making in nutrition practice
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Have developed independent learning and reflexivity for self-evaluation and management of nutrition practice
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Have understood the importance of inter-professional and cross cultural perspectives in nutrition practice

Student progression rules

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.

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