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Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours) is a one-year degree for students who have already completed a relevant Bachelor degree. This program develops an understanding of ethical research design, practice, and analysis within a nutrition and food science research setting.

Overview

Students will incorporate their knowledge into an original and independent research project conducted under the supervision of academic staff and/or industry professionals with expertise in the field. An honours degree will give students an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree.

Careers

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for include:

• National and international health agencies
• State and federal government health departments
• Public health nutrition
• Industry nutrition
• Private practice nutrition
• Nutrition assessment
• Nutrition communications
• Food science and technology industry
• Food safety and regulation
• Quality assurance
• Research and product development
• Education sector

Course Details

To complete the Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours), a student must complete 80 credit points. The course structure includes coursework units and thesis units.

Course Structure

• Coursework Units:
  • HLSC406 Research Methods in Biomedical and Health Sciences Research
  • HLSC407 Communicating Research in Biomedical and Health Sciences
  • HLSC408 Qualitative Research Methods in Health Science or HLSC409 Statistics for Biomedical and Health Sciences Research
• Thesis Units:
  • NUTR400 Honours Thesis Part A
  • NUTR401 Honours Thesis Part B (full-time) or NUTR402 and NUTR403 Honours Thesis P/T (part-time)

Course Map

The course map varies depending on the commencement term and whether the student is full-time or part-time.

Graduate Statement

As an ACU graduate, students will have personal insight founded on an understanding of who they are as a professional, a citizen, and a scholar. They will embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy.

Empathy

Students will value human dignity and diversity, founded on deep reflection and empathy. They will have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples.

Imagination

Students will utilize imagination and innovation to solve problems, critically analyzing information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems.

Impact

Students will recognize their responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world, founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. They will lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups, and communities in local and global contexts.

AQF Framework

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, a student must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attain a minimum grade point average of 5.0 on the ACU seven-point scale.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants with prior higher education study will be assigned a new selection rank that reflects their study level, duration, and grade point average.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors may be applied to a student's TAC application if they study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to ACU campuses, or meet certain other criteria.

Inherent Requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit.

Pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to postgraduate studies in nutrition and dietetics, postgraduate studies in high-performance sport, or further study in other allied health professions.

Fees

The average first-year fee for a Commonwealth-supported place is $9,536. The University reviews fees annually.

Course Costs

A student's annual fee will vary depending on factors including the number of units studied per year, choice of major or specialization, and elective units.

Payment Options

ACU offers a range of options to help students ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships, and income support.

Scholarships

ACU offers scholarships to help students with the cost of studying, accommodation, or overseas study opportunities. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science Honours Scholarships are available to suitably qualified candidates.