| Rank threshold | ATAR: 69 SR: 69 |
| Duration | 3.5 years full-time, 7 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CM62 |
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) to learn about the complex interplay between psychology and nutrition.
This unique, completely online degree prepares you for a dual career path. You’ll delve into nutrition, which is essential for promoting health and preventing diseases. You'll also explore psychology, which provides insights into human behaviour, including eating disorders and other food-related health conditions.
The course emphasises cultural diversity and prepares you to make a positive difference and a real impact. You will learn how to conduct research, analyse data and communicate professionally. You'll develop a strong sense of ethical, professional, and social responsibility.
You’ll delve into the fascinating science of food and nutrition. You'll explore topics such as human nutrition, nutritional physiology, dietary choices, food production, processing technologies, public health nutrition, and health promotion strategies for diverse populations and individual needs.
You'll gain a solid foundation in psychology, learn about underlying principles, theories, and concepts, explore core research areas and learn methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers. This course aligns with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). If you’re passionate about psychology, you'll need to complete further study to qualify as a psychologist.
Flexible online course delivery
This course is delivered completely online so there's no need to attend a CQU campus as part of your studies. With no residential school or on-campus requirements you can enjoy the flexibility of studying online from where it suits you.
Provided you have access to a computer and internet connection you'll access your course material and connect with your lecturers and peers online via CQU's online student learning platform.
Study experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Work integrated learning
- Flexible online study
Career Opportunities
A nutritionist is a health professional who contributes towards the promotion of health, as well as the prevention and treatment of illness. This is achieved 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.
Psychologists are employed in various fields, such as career counselling, clinical neuropsychology, clinical, child counselling, educational, forensic, health, organisational and sports psychology, and teaching and research. Most psychologists work in the private sector, although government departments and agencies also employ significant numbers. However, not all graduates with a psychology degree ultimately choose to practice as psychologists, and there are many openings in any setting where knowledge of human behaviour and interactions is essential. For example, graduates will find employment in areas as diverse as human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, scientific research, public health, defence and special education.
Please note that completing the Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) does not meet the minimum requirement for provisional registration as a practising Psychologist, which requires a fourth year of accredited study. If you successfully complete this course with a GPA of 5.5 or above in level 2 and level 3 Psychology units, you will be eligible to apply for a place in a fourth-year psychology degree, such as CQU's accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
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 28 units (168 credits):
- The core structure (28 units)
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
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 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
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
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