Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor's degree

In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (Australia)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

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Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

A Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) covers the impact of nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors on health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. This bachelor delivers hands-on experience at the student-led Practice Wellbeing Centre under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, treating public patients. A degree in nutrition will prepare you to confidently start clinical nutrition practice in the community.

In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, including human biology, physiology and pathology, as well as the basics of research and evidence-based practice. You’ll study how food and other dietary factors can be used to improve wellbeing at individual, community or population level. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre. Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.

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Brisbane (Australia)
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Melbourne (Australia)
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Sydney (Australia)
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About this course

Consult with the public under guidance of experienced clinical nutritionists.
Understand the therapeutic use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various health conditions.
Take an evidence-based approach to the science of food and how it can be balanced to nurture good health.
Know dietary requirements throughout the lifespan and the impact of deficiency and nutritional interventions.

The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) provides a number of career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in providing clinical nutrition advice face-to-face with clients, creating innovative nutritional recipes or jumping into the world of nutrition research, there is a growing demand for skilled practitioners and registered clinical nutritionist in a range of industries and healthcare settings.

Career paths
Clinical Nutritionist
Nutrition Researcher
Health Educator
Product Developer

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Human Nutrition
  • Human Structure
  • Physiology
  • Food Science

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year).

International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.

Year 1

8 Core subjects
  • Biological Foundations | BFD105A
  • Understanding Health | HWEL2002
  • Human Nutrition 1 | NUTR2001A
  • Human Structure & Physiology 1 | HSP101A
  • Food Science, Systems and Policy | NUTR2004A
  • Human Nutrition 2 | NUTR2002A
  • Human Structure & Physiology 2 | HSP102A
  • Evidence-based Practice | EBP107A
Year 2

8 Core subjects
  • Human Systems and Pathophysiology 1 | HSP201A
  • Human Biochemistry | HBC205A
  • Pre-Clinical Studies 1 | PCS207
  • Human Systems and Pathophysiology 2 | HSP202A
  • Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism | SCIE2006A
  • Nutritional Therapeutics 1 | NUT208
  • Clinical Assessment | CLA207
  • Pre-Clinical Studies 2 | PCS209
Choose 2 elective subjects from the electives tab.

Year 3

7 Core subjects

Choose 1 elective subjects from the electives tab
  • Lifespan Nutrition | NUTR2005A
  • Nutritional Therapeutics 2 | NUT301
  • Food as Medicine | FAM203
  • Integrated Pharmacology | DIP303
  • Dietary Counselling and Planning | DCP409
  • Entrepreneurship, Professionalism and Business Skills in Health | EPR307
  • Functional Nutritional Medicine | FNM408
Electives

Choose 1 elective subjects from below:
  • Health Promotion | HPR200
  • Diet and Disease | NUTR2006A
  • Special Populations Project | NUTR2008
  • Public Health Nutrition | NUTR2007A
  • Critical Literature Review | CLR308A
  • Healthcare in the Digital World | HDW204
  • Complementary Medicine Foundations | CMF105

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This course is also available in online.

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Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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