Nutrition Science

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 18.2 k / Year(s) Deadline: Feb 12, 2025
201–250 place StudyQA ranking:7066 Duration:3 years

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The Bachelor of Nutrition Science provides a strong grounding in nutritional science, including topics such as nutrition and exercise, food chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism, as well as training in nutrition research.

The program is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for admission into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is required for accreditation as a nutritionist/dietitian.

Students who achieve a distinction average in the first two years of this degree may be invited to transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours), subject to the availability of places.

Year 1

  • Human Growth Nutrition and Exercise
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
  • Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
  • Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • Introduction to Behavioural Science
  • Molecules, Cells and Organisms
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
  • Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
  • Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures

Year 2

  • Principles of Biochemistry
  • Food Chemistry
  • Control Mechanisms Physiology
  • Health Promotion
  • The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
  • Measurement and Assessment of Diet and Activity
  • Fundamentals of Biostatistics
  • Psychology of Physical Activity and Health
  • Introduction to Pathophysiology
  • Introduction to Epidemiology

Year 3

  • Nutrients & Metabolism
  • Research in Human Nutrition
  • Community and Public Health Nutrition
  • Nutrition and Food Innovation
  • Bioinformatics: Genome, Genes and Biomolecules
  • Medical Science Research Projects
  • Research Methods and Topics
  • Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. 
  • In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
  • Level of English is required to gain admission. IELTS Academic 6.5. TOEFL (Internet-based) - 88.
  • All students are required to pay  Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their student visa.  OSHC provides for medical and hospital cover for students and their dependants.Our preferred OSHC provider is BUPA. 
  • Australia Award Scholarships
  • Endeavour Scholarships
  • Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships 

Student Services and Amenities Fee

The SAF is a compulsory charge, introduced following changes to Australian Government legislation, which funds improvements to facilities for students across a broad range of service areas, such as subsidised food outlets, childcare, student advocacy as well as sporting, recreational and cultural activities. 

All international students enrolled at UOW will be invoiced twice yearly for the amount determined each year.  The SAF 2016 fee is: 

  • Wollongong campus $290.00 per year
  • Sydney campus $145.00 per year
  • Wollongong Innovation Campus $145.00 per year
  • Other campuses in Australia $145.00 per year

Living Expenses

In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require $10,000 to  $12,000 a year – depending on lifestyle – to cover accommodation, food, transport and other expenses including text books and study materials and entertainment.

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