Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

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During this course you will:

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

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.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time.

Recommended study pattern

The course contains 3 subject levels - Level 100, 200 and 300 guiding you from foundational through to more complex subjects.

• Level 100: 9 core subjects
• Level 200: 10 core subjects
• Level 300: 4 core subjects.

There is one AQF Level 7 Elective Subject in the course.

Award requirements

To graduate from this course a student must satisfactorily complete 24 subjects. Each subject is worth 10 credit points for a course total of 240 credit points. A normal full-time study load would see a student complete 80 credit points per year for three years. Each year has three Study Periods or trimesters. Each subject includes 3 hours of teaching (e.g. classroom hours, tutorials, group work, online activities) and approximately 7 hours of self-directed study per week, totalling 10 hours of study per week per subject.

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Indicative total fee $67,500

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

• Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level. 

Standard English language requirements apply.

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

You’ll be able to gain 360 hours of Clinical Practicum Experience at The Practice Wellbeing Centre and 95 hours of Work-Integrated Learning at an external organisation of your choice.

Mandatory Residential School attendance will be required for the below subjects:

• PCS207A Pre-clinical Studies 1
• NUT208A Nutritional Therapeutics 1
• PCS209A Pre-Clinical Studies 2
• NUT301A Nutritional Therapeutics 2
• DCP409A Dietary Counselling & Planning
• FNM408A Functional Nutritional Medicine.