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Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The perfect degree for anyone wanting to improve lives through food. A hands-on degree teaching the science behind food and the way human bodies use it.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
SC406
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$8,842 total
ATAR
80

About this course

The perfect degree for anyone wanting to improve lives through food. A hands-on degree teaching the science behind food and the way human bodies use it. Learn public health nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and food service systems, and gain qualifications to work as an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

In this program you will:

  • Learn from experienced Accredited Practising Dietitians with expertise in public health, sports nutrition and more
  • Work with real clients to provide nutrition assessments and advice
  • Get hands-on experience in USC's specialised teaching kitchen
  • Develop your clinical, interpersonal and professional skills, including the skills you need to work in hospitals, private practice or as a self-employed practitioner

Entry requirements

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 80.00
Post admission requirements

Before undertaking Work Integrated Learning placement, you must obtain a Blue card, complete a National Criminal History check and a QLD Health orientation package. You may also be required to complete first aid and CPR training. You must must also provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation, and evidence of vaccination for the diseases measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and pertussis - refer to Program Requirements.

You will be required to undertake some placements outside the Sunshine Coast region in metropolitan and regional/rural centres. Expenses for these and other placement requirements are to be incurred by you, the student. Placements in fourth year are undertaken on a full-time basis.

Refer to the Dietetics - Placement page for further information.

Recommended prior study
English, Math Methods or Specialist Maths, at least one science subject

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Clinical dietitian
  • Community nutrition
  • Food service management
  • Nutrition consultancy
  • Private practice
  • Public health nutrition
  • Research and education
  • Sports nutrition
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88%
Skill scale
88%
Teaching scale