Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

If you’re passionate about health, exercise and nutrition, kickstart your journey to a rewarding career supporting healthy and active lives.

Whether you're interested in a career in physical activity, nutrition, health or policy, UQ’s Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences will launch you into a dynamic career of your choice.

Through this program you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to address 2 of the most important risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition – and gain a strong foundation to support healthier communities.

You'll be perfectly placed to pursue a variety of clinical and non-clinical health careers and graduate ready to meet the challenges facing the healthcare sector.

With flexible course options, you can tailor UQ’s Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences to fit your career goals by selecting one of 3 majors available or choosing your own pathway. You can also explore further study and career options by meeting the entry requirements of a range of postgraduate degrees, such as:

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.

GCE A and AS Levels

`A¿ Levels for locations including: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Hong Kong (SAR), Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Macau, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Aggregate of best 3 (or 2) A Level subjects or a combination of A and AS Level subjects equivalent to 3 (or 2) A Level subjects. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and AS Levels count for half of these scores.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

International Baccalaureate Diploma QTAC Schedule 2023-24. Schedule Code S1716

USA Composite ACT (Score 36 Scale)

The United States of America College Board Composite ACT Score 36 Scale. QTAC Schedule 2023-24. QTAC Schedule Code: S5040

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

The United States of America Advanced Placements (APs) issued by the College Board; an aggregate of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 AP results, where A=5, B=4, C=3 (Pass), D=2, E=1. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

USA Composite SAT-I Score(Since March 2016)

Total of SAT-I: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT-I: Mathematics. Completion of the equivalent of a recognised school leaving certificate is also required.

None of the above

Undergraduate admissions

Study your first university degree, or find a new direction for a career change.

1. Choose your program: Find a program to match your interests, passions or career goals.
2. Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
3. Review admission schemes: Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes.
4. Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
5. Review fees and financial support: Understand your study costs and the financial help that's available.
6. Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
7. Submit your application: How to complete and submit your application.
8. Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
9. Get ready for UQ: Your next steps to get ready to study at UQ.