Human Nutrition

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Year

2011

Award

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This multidisciplinary course provides a thorough understanding of human nutrition, equipping students for careers in various fields related to the promotion of health and fitness at individual and community levels.

Students also can access the Faculty's industry experience and student support programs.

Work has commenced on the $288-million Centre for AgriBioscience and the $98-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.

Course structure

First-year studies include chemistry, biology, psychology, statistics, and public health for nutrition. Core second-year nutrition subjects are strongly supported by other core subjects in biochemistry and physiology. Third-year students can specialise in eating disorders, dietary management, advanced topics in nutrition and disease, nutrition and performance, management of dietary behaviour, or anthropological and public health aspects of nutrition.

All students are expected to attend seminar programs throughout the course.

Contact hours

24 hours a week (average) in first year

Subject details

Melbourne

Major areas of study

Biochemistry, physiology, eating behaviour and disorders, dietary and nutritional implications for disease, social and behavioural aspects of nutrition, nutritional defects

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

22 040

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain the personal property of students.

Selection

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies - 60
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2010 (indicative only) - NA
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.5
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply/how-to/academic-entry-requirements

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe Melbourne's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information, visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of 65 per cent in Year 12 Chemistry.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (February)

Career opportunities

Graduates will find career opportunities in the food science, animal and human nutrition, and health science areas, as well as in general professions that have traditionally employed biological science graduates. Opportunities exist for nutritionists in government bodies, community health centres, food companies, the food manufacturing and processing industries, animal health companies, and in sports clubs.

Professional recognition

Graduates may apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia for accreditation as a Registered Nutritionist.

The course provides prerequisites for entry into postgraduate courses, including those professionally accredited by the Dieticians Association of Australia. Students should note that entry to these postgraduate courses is competitive and places are limited.

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