Bachelor of Nutrition and Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Career Opportunities

Nutritionist

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. 

Psychology Pathway

Completion of this course does not meet the minimum requirement for provisional registration as a practising Psychologist, which requires a fourth year of accredited study. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for a competitive entry position in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at CQUniversity. Honours level study will prepare you to continue onto the Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology or research higher degree studies in psychology.

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.