Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Combine a drive for exercise and sport with a passion for food and nutrition with Deakin's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science. Offered by the #1 sport science school globally,* exercise and sport science at Deakin gives you a field-leading education in improving the performance, health and participation of individuals and teams. The nutrition science component gives you an understanding of the nature of food and the importance of nutrition for individual and population health.

Study complementary fields and understand how athlete's bodies work, as well as the fuel required to unlock peak performance. You can participate in up to 295 hours of practical experience, and benefit from career mentoring; setting you apart from other graduates and offering a range of career opportunities. If you live in a regional or rural area you can apply for this course through our Regional and Remote Entry Scheme and help shape the future of local sport.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Majors

Exercise and sport science, Nutrition fundamentals.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates can enjoy diverse career opportunities across both sports and nutrition. Accredited Exercise Scientists are qualified to prescribe exercise to improve health, wellbeing, fitness and performance, and to assist in the prevention of chronic conditions, at an individual, community or population level. Nutritionists are qualified to provide evidence-based advice on matters relating to food and its impact on human health, and mostly work in group/community settings.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Median rank to receive an offerN/PN/P
Lowest rank to receive an offerN/PN/P

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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