Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Demand for Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) graduates is growing as diet and nutrition-related diseases – such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity – become
increasingly common worldwide. You will have access to world-class researchers and educators and will learn how to use the latest evidence to manage patient health and discover the powerful science of human nutrition. A career in nutrition and dietetics is
immensely rewarding, as you help people understand how nutrition and health are intertwined. You will help prevent disease, improving overall health in your community and worldwide.
This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During placement students will be subject to NSW Health policies and procedures. Students must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending clinical placement.
Students should also be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.
The award of this degree depends on the student satisfactorily completing and passing all academic and practical components within the maximum time allowed.
Majors
Areas of study
Basic and applied sciences, dietetic practice, food service and management, medical nutrition therapy, paediatric nutrition and dietetics, professional practice, public health nutrition, social sciences, statistics and research methodology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Dietitian, diabetes educator, food service manager, health administrator health promotion officer, health writer, nutritionist, researcher, sports dietitian.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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