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CM60 - Bachelor of Nutrition
Overview
Compulsory Residential School
Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.Course Overview
The Bachelor of Nutrition will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the dynamic world of food and nutrition science. You will learn about the science behind food and nutrition including human nutrition, physiology, dietary choices and behaviours, food production, processing and technologies, public health nutrition, and health promotion for populations and individuals with different needs. You will gain experience working with nutrition service providers and industries, and other health professionals. The Bachelor of Nutrition aims to develop your skills to apply evidence-based knowledge of the Dietetics Pathway, Food Technology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), or Public Health.
This course has 13 core units, which are offered exclusively online with high-quality and engaging teaching materials. You must also choose 11 units from one of the extension majors: Dietetics Pathway, Food Technology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) or Public Health.
The Dietetics Pathway extension major is recommended for students intending to apply for a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics study at CQUniversity or other institutions. You will need to travel to the North Rockhampton campus for residential schools in years 2 and 3.
The Food Technology extension major is recommended for students wishing to work in the food manufacturing industry, including food production, food science, food quality control and agriculture. You will need to travel to the North Rockhampton campus or Bundaberg campus for residential schools to gain the required practical skills.
The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) extension major is recommended for students wishing to continue to Master of Teaching (Secondary) and follow a career in secondary teaching in selected areas. Some units within the selected teaching areas in this extension major have compulsory residential schools.
The Public Health extension major is recommended for students pursuing a career in public health nutrition. This extension major will be offered exclusively online.
Career Information
Depending on your chosen major, graduates may pursue careers as Public Health Nutritionists, Nutrition Consultants, Food Scientists or Technologists, Food Production Managers, Health Educators, or Teachers, across government, industry, education, and community settings.
Course Details
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BNutr |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2026
Indicative Year - 2025
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 2 - 2027
Online
Term 1 - 2027
Online
Term 2 - 2026
Online
Term 1 - 2026
Online
Term 2 - 2025
Online
Term 1 - 2025
Online
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International Availability
Term 2 - 2027
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2027
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
Academic Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
- a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 54 with no less than 46 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- an Occupational English Test with a minimum result of 'B' in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each application will be assessed individually.
Prerequisite Subjects
No information available at this time
Recommended Study
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Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CL13 - Diploma of Health Science |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
| Compulsory Residential School | Whilst almost all of this course can be studied remotely online, compulsory residential schools are held at the North Rockhampton or Bundaberg campus, depending on the extension major undertaken. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. CM60 students who have completed CHEM11042 prior to enrolling in CHEM12077 will be required to complete an additional residential school to ensure they attain the necessary skills prior to the CHEM12077 residential school. To support accessibility and minimise travel burden, this additional residential school will be scheduled back-to-back with the CHEM12077 residential school, creating a combined total duration of seven days. |
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Practicum/Work Placement
| BMSC13012 - A minimum of 6 weeks (180 hours) of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 22 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of nutrition to practice in the context of your professional role
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with clients, health professionals, and other scientists
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in assessment, monitoring, education and communication within the context of the nutrition discipline
- 4. Apply professional knowledge to provide advice and interpretation of nutrition-specific standards of practice
- 5. Demonstrate skills in research design, application and interpretation
- 6. Evaluate existing and new nutrition promotion strategies and proposals for application in nutrition-related professional practice.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Dietetics Pathway Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Food Technology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Public Health Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| Number of units: 13 | Total credit points: 78 |
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Bachelor of Nutrition is offered as an online course. However, depending on the extension major, students may be required to attend one or more residential schools at the Rockhampton or Bundaberg campuses to gain the practical skills required.
The Bachelor of Nutrition has thirteen (13) core units (78 credit points). Students must take eleven (11) units (66 credit points) from one of the following extension majors:
- Dietetics Pathway
- Food Technology
- Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
- Public Health
Please note that whilst individual units may be available across more than one campus, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition can only select the Online study option.
Dietetics Pathway Minor
| Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 66 |
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Students completing the Bachelor of Nutrition (Dietetics Pathway) may have articulating pathways into the CL88 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics if spaces are available. They may also be eligible to apply for credit for four units: NUTR28002, MEDS21003, NUTR28001 and NURS28005, to articulate into a 1.5-year CL88 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics study plan. The minimum duration for Term 1 entry completion is 3 years, and for Term 2 entry is 3.5 years
The Dietetics Pathway extension major consists of 11 units (66 credit points). Students intending to apply for a Master of Dietetics at CQUniversity or other institutions are advised to select this extension major; however, its selection does not guarantee entry into a Master of Dietetics program. Applicants must still apply through the standard admission processes and meet both academic and non-academic entry requirements.
Completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition (Dietetics Pathway) alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration as an accredited dietitian.
Food Technology Minor
| Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 66 |
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The minimum duration for Term 1 entry completion is 3 years, and for Term 2 entry is 3.5 years
Food Technology extension major contains 11 units (66 credit points). This minor will provide you with the skills and training to transition across industries that link Biotechnology, Nutrition, Food Production, Food Science, Agriculture and Human Health.
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Minor
| Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 66 |
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Students must complete the eight (8) compulsory units from the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary):
- BMSC13013 Research Project
- BMSC11012 Foundations of Immunology
- MBIO12013 Microbiology for Health Care
- EDSE20017 Learning and Teaching in Junior Secondary
- EDSE20019 Literacy and Numeracy Learning and Teaching
- EDED20493 Diversity and Inclusion
- EDED20494 Indigenous Learners and Learning
- CHEM11042 Fundamentals of Chemistry (for Food and Nutrition, Biology, or Health and Physical Education) OR CHEM11043 Atoms Molecules and Matter (for Chemistry)
Students then choose THREE units from a single optional unit listed above, representing units from teaching disciplines of Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education. These three units must be from a single discipline (e.g. from one of the optional unit lists above).
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) extension major contains 11units (66 credit points). It is designed to fast-track students to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) after completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition (Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)) for those who wish to pursue a career as a secondary school teacher in State, Catholic and Independent Schools in Australia. Selection of this extension major does not guarantee entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) course. You must still apply and be accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Once accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you can apply for four units of credit from the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) extension major from within the Bachelor of Nutrition. Your potential teaching strength areas will be Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics) or Health and Physical Education. Completion of this course of study alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for teacher registration. This pathway is suited to students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Nutrition and then go on to study a Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualification as their pathway to an accredited teaching qualification.
If choosing the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), students will have completed enough units to satisfy teaching area requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) provided all other entry requirements have been met. Students entering the Master of Teaching (Secondary) must have two teaching areas based on previous study - a major (to teach Year 7 – 12) and a minor (to teach Year 7 – 10).
The four units from the Master of Teaching (Secondary) that can be studied in this course which can then be credited towards that qualification include
- EDSE20017 Learning and Teaching in Junior Secondary
- EDSE20019 Literacy and Numeracy Learning and Teaching
- EDED20493 Diversity and Inclusion
- EDED20494 Indigenous Learners and Learning
In addition to these units, students will complete CHEM11042 Fundamentals of Chemistry (for Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education disciplines) or CHEM11043 Atoms Molecules and Matter (for the Chemistry discipline), and will also choose to study units that allow them to meet entry requirements to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) for a major teaching area. Through completing the units in the core, students meet the requirements of a minor in Junior Science.
In order to meet the requirements of a major, students can choose an additional 3 units in Food and Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or Health and Physical Education from the units listed in the handbook for CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) for one of these teaching areas. These are listed in the Optional Unit lists below.
Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics)
Students wishing to teach Food and Nutrition (including Year 7-10 Home Economics) must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- EDVT11021 Food Technology
- EDVT11022 Textile Technology
- EDSE12023 Individuals, Families & Communities
- EDSE13001 Culinary Science for Teachers
- EDSE14001 Fashion Design
Residential Schools: In addition to the on-line Moodle site requirements, EDVT11021, EDVT11022, EDSE13001 and EDSE14001 also include compulsory Residential Schools delivered face-to-face. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. Please note that residential schools may be held outside the term in which the unit is run.
Biology
Students wishing to teach Biology must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- BIOL11102 Life Science Laboratory
- ENVR11014 Environmental Monitoring
- BIOL12107 Genomes, Genetics & Evolution
- ENVR12002 Applied Ecology
- BIOL12112 Animal and Plant Physiology
- ZOOL12009 Invertebrate Zoology
- BOTN19001 Australian Botany
- MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
Chemistry
Students wishing to teach Chemistry must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
- CHEM12079 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM12080 Organic Chemistry
- CHEM19085 Environmental Chemistry
- CHEM13080 Analytical Science
- CHEM13082 Nanotechnology: Health and the environment
- CHEM13083 Physical Chemistry
- CHEM13084 Bio-Organic Chemistry
Residential Schools: In addition to the on-line Moodle site requirements, several units in the Chemistry discipline also include compulsory Residential Schools delivered face-to-face. Please ensure you check the CQUniversity Handbook Residential School Page for dates and the relevant Unit Profile for more details. Please note that residential schools may be held outside the term in which the unit is run.
Health and Physical Education
Students wishing to teach Health and Physical Education must complete and pass THREE units from the list below.
- ESSC11003 Skill Acquisition and Movement
- ESSC11001 Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
- ESSC12001 Exercise and Sport Physiology
- ESSC12004 Exercise and Sport Biomechanics
- ESSC12005 Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology
- ESSC12003 Exercise and Sport Psychology