Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is a three-year program designed for students who are passionate about health, exercise, and nutrition. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address two of the most significant risk factors for chronic disease: physical activity and nutrition.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 2525
• AQF: Level 7
• Dual Programs Available: Yes
• Admission Schemes Available: Yes
• Scholarships Available: Yes

Majors

The program offers three majors:

• Nutrition Sciences: This major explores nutrition across the lifespan and develops skills to support healthier communities.
• Sporting Cultures: This major examines sport and human movement in society and culture, including the history of Australian sporting culture and global sporting events.
• Sports Coaching: This major focuses on developing skills to positively impact athlete performance through evidence-based coaching practices.

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) with a General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C).
• Recommended: One of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics, and one of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Minimum Entry Score: ATAR / Rank: 70, IB: 25.5
• English Language Requirements: IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee (Domestic): $10,495 (2026)
• Indicative Annual Fee (International): AUD $50,032 (2026)
• Government Assistance: Available for domestic students.
• Financial Aid: Available for international students.
• Scholarships: Various scholarships are available.

How to Apply

• Applying Online: Submit your application to UQ or use an approved UQ agent.
• Applying through QTAC: Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student currently studying Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
• Program Code: 2525
• QTAC Code: Not specified

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a variety of careers, including:

• Nutrition assistant
• Fitness and weight loss consultant
• Health and well-being consultant
• Sports journalist
• Events manager
• Health policy analyst

Inherent Requirements

To complete this degree, students must meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Pathway Options

A range of pathway options are available for students who do not meet the entry requirements or are not offered a place in their first-choice program.

Additional Information

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants: Support is available through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
• International Students: Various resources and support services are available.