Program Overview

Introduction to Advanced Concepts in Nutrition Unit

The Advanced Concepts in Nutrition unit, coded as CXA324, is designed to provide students with extended knowledge in nutrition science. This unit investigates current developments in the field and extends upon the information acquired throughout the degree.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Advanced Concepts in Nutrition
• Unit code: CXA324
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Health Sciences
• Discipline: Health Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Matt Sharman
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

• Location: Launceston
• Study period: Semester 2
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start date: 6/7/2026
• Census date: 28/7/2026
• WW date: 31/8/2026
• End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Dissect and analyse current knowledge detailing the role of nutrition in the causation and prevention of chronic diseases.
• Develop applied skills relevant to producing evidence-based guidelines in the nutrition and health area to a wide range of individuals, with or without chronic disease.
• Communicate and convince knowledge and practical recommendations using terminology appropriate to academics, health professionals, peers, and community members.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• CXA385

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Workshop (2hrs x weekly), Independent Learning (2hrs x weekly), Individual study (6hrs x weekly)
• Assessment: Evidence-Based Report (30%), Student Presentation (30%), Examination (40%)

Textbooks

• Required: There is no required text for this unit. Students will be provided with journal articles to accompany the various topic areas each week.