Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (PU43)
| CRICOS code: | 022143C |
|---|---|
| Course duration (full-time): | 4 Years |
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Domestic fees
(per credit point): |
Commonwealth Supported Place
(subject to annual review) |
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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.
If you need further enrolment advice use the contact details listed. For more information about enrolling visit the Student Services website.
Other Majors
See also the separate entry for the following major in this course: Podiatry.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.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 |

