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Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies
The University of Queensland - St Lucia
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Course outline

Through this program students will develop the knowledge and skills to address two of the most important risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition – and gain a strong foundation to support healthier communities. Students explore nutrition and human movement across the lifespan and discover the roles that food, physical activity, exercise and sleep play in our health, the prevention of chronic disease, and sporting performance. For domestic students interested in becoming a dietitian, the nutrition major in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences meets the course requirements for entry into the Master of Dietetics Studies. For more information, visit Bachelor of Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Science at UQ and Master of Dietetics Studies at UQ.

Note

The undergraduate degree is delivered at St Lucia and must be completed in three years full-time. The master’s degree is delivered with a combination of lectures at St Lucia and placements at healthcare facilities and must be completed on a full-time basis.

Other requirements

Students must complete the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at UQ within the minimum time specified with a minimum annual GPA of 5.0 before progressing to the Master of Dietetics Studies program. On admission to the masters program, requirements such as Blue Card, current status with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses and tuberculosis (TB) and a schedule of immunisations must be met. For more information, visit Placements.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
96.00

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ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.25

96.20

95.30

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

98.10

96.20

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

10

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5

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15

Percentage of all students

66.7%

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0.0%

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33.3%

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0.0%

0.0%

100%

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Career opportunities

Refer to Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences. In addition, graduates of the Master of Dietetic Studies may pursue careers in public, private and not-for-profit sectors as clinical dietitians, community nutritionists, public health nutritionists, sports dietitians and food industry dietitians.

Membership

Dietitians Association of Australia; Nutrition Society of Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Sports Dietitians Australia (associate membership).

Course Code
729602
Start Date
Offer rounds

11 Jan 2024

Fee
CSP/$8380 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time
Course Duration

3 years Full time & 11/2 years Full time

Location
Brisbane
 
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