Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours) is a one-year program that allows students to extend their expertise and develop specialist knowledge in their chosen field. This program is designed for students who have completed a relevant bachelor's degree and wish to pursue a higher level of research and academic achievement.

Program Details

• The program code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours) is 2530.
• The program is offered at the St Lucia campus.
• The duration of the program is 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent).
• The start semester for the program is Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026) or Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026).
• The AQF level for the program is 8.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences or Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science from UQ with a GPA of 5.
• Or a bachelor's degree in human movement and nutrition sciences and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.

Minimum Entry Score

The minimum entry score varies depending on the country and qualification of the applicant.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

• The approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units) for domestic students is $17,400.
• The approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units) for international students is AUD $50,032.

Scholarships

There are over 100 scholarships available, including:

• William Ivers Memorial Scholarship
• Kay Campbell Scholarship - Winter Research Program
• Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship
• UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours) is 2530.

Important Dates

• The closing date for this program is:
  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Program Highlights

• Graduate with a respected honours qualification that can open doors to a future research career.
• Learn from researchers who have made internationally recognised discoveries in health.
• Benefit from world-class research facilities, including exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and movement analysis labs.
• Learn how to plan and conduct research in a topic of your choice.

Career Possibilities

The program prepares students for a range of career possibilities, including:

• Research associate
• Research assistant
• Nutrition assistant

Next Steps after Graduation

• Use your honours qualification to stand out in the job market when applying for professional roles, or as a stepping stone to careers in research.
• If you earn class I or class IIA honours, you will qualify for most PhD programs across Australia and internationally.
• A PhD will open up career opportunities in research and academia.
• After completing your honours year, you may go on to work with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Academy of Sport, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Queensland Health, and elite sporting teams in industry research programs.