The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Nutrition Sciences)

QTAC Code 1st Year Contribution Duration Sem 1 2008
OP/Rank
Sem 1 2009
OP/Rank
Start Month Major Offer Round
720102 St LuciaCSP /$74253F New Program New Program
Mar 2010
14 Jan 2010

Prerequisites: English (4,SA); one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (4,SA)

Primary fields: B & C
Secondary fields: B or C

Program outline: The program provides students with a broad understanding of scientific principles as well as integrating key areas of exercise and nutrition sciences. The degree examines how exercise and nutrition play a role in community health and the prevention and treatment of illnesses and disease. It also introduces how the body moves and ways to enhance performance. Students are given the foundations to enter a diverse range of fields or continue on to postgraduate study in specialisations such as clinical exercise physiology, dietetics, sports coaching, medicine or physiotherapy. Options for accelerated study include summer semester.

Career opportunities: Exercise sciences, nutrition, health promotion, community and corporate fitness.