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What is a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Nutrition?
The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) covers the impact of nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors on health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will graduate prepared to confidently start clinical nutrition practice in the community and join the Allied Health Profession as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist.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 an 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.
Clinic practical hours are 100% on campus, clinic subjects are made up of a combination of theory and clinic practical. Certain health funds providing clinical nutrition rebates have a cap of 50% for online learning of theory subjects across the degree.
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
- Consult with the public under guidance of experienced clinical nutritionists.
- Understand the therapeutic use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various health conditions.
- Take an evidence-based approach to the science of food and how it can be balanced to nurture good health.
- Know dietary requirements throughout the lifespan and the impact of deficiency and nutritional interventions.
- This course has a requirement of 455 hours of work-integrated learning.
ATMS accredited
This course is accredited by the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
AARPN professional registration access
Upon completion, you’re eligible to join The Australasian Association and Register of Practicing Nutritionists as a member and become accredited as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist (CPN) - Allied Health Professional.
ANTA recognised credentials
On graduation, you are eligible to register with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA).
NSA recognised credentials
On graduation, you are eligible to register as an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia.
CMA recognised qualification
Upon completion, you’re eligible to attain membership with the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).