
Griffith University
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe study of nutrition and dietetics focuses on the food we eat in relation to the treatment and prevention of a range of important diseases. Students in this program will initially study fundamental health sciences (e.g. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry) before completing more advanced study of human nutrition. The final stage of the program involves practicum placements in hospitals and other health facilities. This program prepares students at the appropriate tertiary level to meet Dietitians Australia, national competency standards for entry into the profession as a dietitian. Students who graduate from this program will be able establish careers in either clinical, public health or food service nutrition. Increased graduate opportunities exist for private practitioners with the recent introduction of Medicare items for services provided to patients with chronic disease and within the corporate nutrition sector.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Parklands Dr, Southport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
Students who have completed Years 1, 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355) are eligible to apply for admission to this program. Students in this program will undertake the 40 credit point dissertation in Year 4, as determined by the Program Director and subject to the following criteria:
- Achievement of a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for all coursework at the completion of the third year/trimester one of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355).
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
- The suitability of the proposed dissertation topic; and
- The resources available to support the candidature, including availability of appropriate supervision.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
- OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
- OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Dietitian
A Dietitian provides advice on diet and nutritional needs. You might be helping clients with specific needs such as gaining or losing weight or hel...
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
Nutritionist
Nutritionists help people improve their diet and eating habits. They may give personalised advice to individual clients, create educational program...
Public Health Nutritionist
A Public Health Nutritionist promotes healthy eating habits and nutritional practices to improve community health. You might work in government age...
Public Health Researcher
Public Health Researchers explore the different factors that impact the health and wellbeing of the general public, including environmental, geneti...
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