| Rank threshold | ATAR: 69 SR: 69 |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CM60 |
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Nutrition and learn about the dynamic world of food and nutrition science.
In this course, you'll learn about the science behind food and nutrition, including:
- human and nutrition physiology,
- dietary choices and behaviours,
- food production,
- processing and technologies,
- public health nutrition, and
- health promotion for populations and individuals with different needs.
You can choose a major in Clinical Nutrition, Food Technology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), or Public Health. Read more about the majors in this course, in the Majors and Minors section below, under Structure.
Flexible course delivery
You can enjoy the flexibility of studying this course online with some on-campus requirements depending on your chosen major.
No matter which major you choose, your first year of study is completely online, with no on-campus requirements. Depending on your chosen major, you may have on-campus residential school requirements as part of your course, as follows:
- Clinical Nutrition: You will need to attend residential schools in Rockhampton, which are held in Years 2 and 3.
- Food Technology: You will need to attend residential schools in Rockhampton or Bundaberg, which are held in Years 2 and 3.
- Pathway to Teaching (Secondary): There are some units within the selected teaching areas that have compulsory residential schools.
- Public Health: You'll study completely online - there are no residential school requirements.
Study experience
- Authentic learning experiences
- Residential schools
- Flexible online study
- Work integrated learning
Career Opportunities
Depending on your chosen major, you can enjoy a range of nutrition-related careers. The Clinical Nutrition major is ideal if you want to progress to postgraduate study, such as a Master of Dietetics. Or, if you are seeking a career in the food manufacturing industry, in areas such as food production, food science, food quality control and agriculture, then the Food Technology major can help you reach your career goals. The Pathway to Teaching major provides a pathway to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and a career as a secondary school teacher. While the Public Health major allows you to pursue a career in public health nutrition.
Your career as a nutritionist?
A nutritionist is a health professional who contributes towards the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by educating populations, communities and individuals on healthy eating and advocating for nutritional lifestyle changes where necessary. Nutritionists have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 24 units (144 credits):
- The core structure (16 units)
- One eight-unit minor
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Clinical Nutrition
Study the Clinical Nutrition minor if you intend to apply for a postgraduate degree in dietetics, such as the Master of Dietetics that is expected to be available from 2027 at CQUniversity. Selection of this minor does not guarantee entry into a Master of Dietetics course. You must still apply and be accepted into a Master of Dietetics course as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Completion of Bachelor of Nutrition (Clinical Nutrition) alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration as an accredited dietitian.
In this minor, you'll study topics such as advanced clinical biochemistry, food science and analysis, nutrition assessment, food and nutrition services, public health nutrition and health promotion strategies.
Course planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
Advanced Work Integrated Learning - BMSC13012
6 weeks of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative first-year fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
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Extra admission information
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