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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (PU43)

CRICOS code: 022143C
Course duration (full-time): 4 Years
Domestic fees
(per credit point):
Commonwealth Supported Place
(subject to annual review)
Domestic fees
(indicative):
2006:$5989
International fees (per semester): 2005: A$8,000; 2006: A$8,000
(subject to annual review)
QTAC code: 425442; Dfee: 425446
Total credit points: 384
Standard credit points/full-time semester: 48
Course coordinator: Mrs Melinda Service
Campus: Kelvin Grove

Planning your enrolment

This information will assist to plan your studies and complete your enrolment in QUT Virtual for 2006. For information about enrolling for 2007 use the 2007 tab. Read the information under Course Structure for a recommended study program and unit details.

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Other Majors

See also the separate entry for the following major in this course: Podiatry.
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Professional Membership

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and may enrol in the APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian Program). They are also eligible for membership of the Public Health Association of Australia, the Australian Health Promotion Association, Sports Dietitian Association, and Sports Medicine Australia.
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Course Structure

 Full-Time Course Structure
Year 1, Semester 1
PCB142 Chemistry 1
PUB104 Introduction to Health Services Management
PUB251 Contemporary Public Health
PUB474 Food Studies
Year 1, Semester 2
LSB255 Human Anatomy
PCB242 Chemistry 2
PUB201 Food and Nutrition
PYB012 Psychology
Year 2, Semester 1
LSB308 Biochemistry
LSB358 Physiology 1
PUB326 Epidemiology
PUB341 Nutrition Education
Year 2, Semester 2
LSB408 Metabolism
LSB458 Physiology 2
PUB405 Nutrition Science
HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1
OR
LSB658 Clinical Physiology
Year 3, Semester 1
PUB506 Foodservice Management
PUB509 Nutrition
PUB541 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
PUB561 Quantitative Analysis for Health
Year 3, Semester 2
PYB208 Counselling Theory and Practice 1
PUB628 Advanced Food Studies
PUB641 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
PUB875 Professional Practice
Year 4, Semester 1
PUB723 Clinical Dietetic Practice
PUB821-1 Practice in Community Nutrition
PUB822-1 Practice in Food Service Management
Elective
Year 4, Semester 2
PUB606 Dietetic Management
PUB821-2 Practice in Community Nutrition
PUB822-2 Practice in Food Service Management
Elective
Elective
Note
* Credentialling requirements are for four semesters of study in anatomy/physiology. Students must choose either HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1 or LSB658 Clinical Physiology as their fourth unit.
Elective Units for the Nutrition and Dietetics Major
Students are required to select three electives from the one area of study or from a variety of areas as listed below.
Students must ensure that no more than one elective is at an introductory level.
Elective units are subject to prerequisite requirements, credit points and availability of the unit. With the approval of the Subject Area Coordinator or the Course Coordinator other electives may be selected.
Alcohol and Drug Studies
PYB158 Introduction to Substance Abuse in Australia
PYB159 Alcohol & Other Drug Studies
PYB260 Psychopharmacology of Addictive Behaviour
PYB360 Interventions for Addictive Behaviours
Clinical Science
LSB365 Pathology
LSB438 Immunology 1
LSB508 Advanced Metabolism
LSB658 Clinical Physiology
PUB632 Independent Study
Counselling
PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills
Choose one of the following:
PYB159 Alcohol & Other Drug Studies
PYB257 Group Work
PYB356 Counselling Theory and Practice 2
PYB359 Introduction to Family Therapy
PYB360 Interventions for Addictive Behaviours
Dietetic Management
LWS001 Medicine And The Law
PUB480 Health Administration Finance
PUB490 Quality Management in Health
PUB511 Health Policy, Planning and Evaluation
Exercise
HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1
HMB272 Biomechanics
HMB274 Functional Anatomy
HMB277 Exercise and Sport Nutrition
HMB332 Health Related Fitness
HMB379 Disorders of Human Movement
HMB381 Exercise Physiology 2
PUB632 Independent Study
Health Management
PUB480 Health Administration Finance
PUB511 Health Policy, Planning and Evaluation
PUB514 Contract/Project Management
PUB609 Health Resource Allocation
PUB611 Risk Management
Health Promotion
PUB107 Sustainable Environments for Health
PUB336 Women's Health
PUB406 Health Promotion Strategies
PUB511 Health Policy, Planning and Evaluation
PUB514 Contract/Project Management
PUB557 Health Needs of Indigenous Australians and Other Populations
PUB565 International Health
PUB644 Health Promoting Schools
Private Practice
BSB110 Accounting
LWS001 Medicine And The Law
PUB826 Project and Professional Management
BSB113 Economics
OR
BSB114 Government, Business and Society
OR
BSB126 Marketing
Public Health
PUB329 Foundations of Health Studies and Health Behaviour
PUB416 Research Methods
PUB511 Health Policy, Planning and Evaluation
PUB406 Health Promotion Strategies
HMB333 Child and Adolescent Health
Research
HLN405 Qualitative Research
HLN706 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
PUB416 Research Methods
PUB461 Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health
PUB632 Independent Study
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