BNutrSc

Credit points

240

Minimum duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Blacktown
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney

EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

StatePrerequisites

New South Wales

Assumed Knowledge: English Standard (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 3)

Victoria

Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 240 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

For the  Bachelor of Nutrition Science without a Major

  1. 180 cp from Specified Units List A (Part A)
  2. 20 cp from Core Curriculum Units (Part C)
  3. 40 cp from Minor units (Part D)

OR

40 cp from Elective Units (Part F)

OR

For the Bachelor of Nutrition Science with a Culinary Nutrition or Food Science Major:

  1. 140 cp from Specified Units List B (Part B);
  2. 80 cp from Culinary Nutrition or Food Science Major (Part E).
  3. 20 cp from Core Curriculum Units (Part C);

Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the relevant Course Coordinator.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 180 credit points from the following:

  • BIOL125Human Biology 110 CP
  • BIOL126Human Biology 210 CP
  • BIOL234Nutritional Physiology10 CP
  • BMSC209Pathophysiology10 CP
  • CHEM113Essential Ideas in Chemistry10 CP
  • CHEM206Advanced Metabolic Biochemistry10 CP
  • CHEM207Foundations of Biochemistry10 CP
  • PUBH102Foundations of Health Promotion10 CP
  • PUBH103Epidemiology10 CP
  • PUBH202Public Health Research Methods10 CP
  • NUTR101Introduction to Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR102Culinary Nutrition Science10 CP
  • NUTR202Lifespan Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR302Diet, Health and Disease10 CP
  • NUTR303Food Science in Practice10 CP
  • NUTR304Food Product Design and Development10 CP
  • NUTR305Community and Public Health Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR311Food, Society, and the Environment10 CP

Complete exactly 140 credit points from the following:

  • BIOL125Human Biology 110 CP
  • BIOL126Human Biology 210 CP
  • BIOL234Nutritional Physiology10 CP
  • BMSC209Pathophysiology10 CP
  • CHEM206Advanced Metabolic Biochemistry10 CP
  • CHEM207Foundations of Biochemistry10 CP
  • PUBH102Foundations of Health Promotion10 CP
  • PUBH103Epidemiology10 CP
  • PUBH202Public Health Research Methods10 CP
  • NUTR101Introduction to Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR202Lifespan Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR302Diet, Health and Disease10 CP
  • NUTR305Community and Public Health Nutrition10 CP
  • NUTR311Food, Society, and the Environment10 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • UNCC100Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society10 CP
  • PHCC102Being Human10 CP
  • PHCC104Ethics and the Good Life10 CP
  • UNCC300Justice and Change in a Global World10 CP
  • PHCC320The Just Society10 CP

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • EXSCExercise Science40 CP
  • SPNTSports Nutrition40 CP
  • INDEInternational Development40 CP
  • NSHSNutrition Science Health Science40 CP
  • NCOMNutrition Communication in Health40 CP
  • NSIANutrition Science Indigenous Australia40 CP
  • NPSYNutrition Science Psychology40 CP

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

  • CNTRCulinary Nutrition80 CP
  • FSCIFood Science80 CP

Complete 10 to 40 credit points from the following:

  • BIOL205Pharmacology 110 CP
  • BIOL206Human Genetics10 CP
  • BMSC110Communicating Ideas in Science10 CP
  • BMSC207Microbiology and Immunology10 CP
  • COMM102Introduction to Communication10 CP
  • COMM105Social Media10 CP
  • COMM222Communication in a Global Society10 CP
  • COMM314Workplace Communication10 CP
  • HLSC120Indigenous Health and Culture10 CP
  • HLSC220Health Care Ethics10 CP
  • PSYC100Foundations of Psychology10 CP
  • PSYC101Applications of Psychology10 CP
  • PSYC108Psychological Practice: Theory and Techniques10 CP
  • PSYC212Abnormal Psychology10 CP
  • BUSN104Money Matters10 CP
  • BUSN112Managing Markets10 CP
  • BUSN113Managing People and Organisations10 CP
  • ENTR201Entrepreneurial Mindset10 CP
  • ENTR301Managing Entrepreneurship and Innovation10 CP
  • MKTG209Digital Marketing: The Connected Space10 CP
  • NUTR404Advanced Culinary Nutrition Science10 CP
  • NUTR405Foods for Special Diets10 CP
  • NUTR308Food and Culture Study Tour10 CP
  • NUTR309Work Placement 110 CP

    Professional Experience Unit

  • NUTR310Work Placement 210 CP

    Professional Experience Unit

  • NUTR311Food, Society, and the Environment10 CP

    First offered 2025

  • EXSC119From Health to High Performance Sport10 CP
  • EXSC316Nutrition for Sports Performance10 CP
  • SOCS235Health, Illness and Wellbeing10 CP

* Students may select elective units drawn from Major and Minor units listed above.

Elective units can also be taken from any other undergraduate program, subject to approval from the Course Coordinator.

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


No Major or Minor - Commencing Semester 1

  • Elective UnitsCHEMISTRY/NUMERACY BRIDGING - 0 Credit PointsORELECTIVE UNIT 1 - 10 credit points
  • Specified Units List ABIOL125Human Biology 1

    (Inc: BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL124, BIOL204, BIOD125)

    10 cp
  • Specified Units List ANUTR101Introduction to Nutrition

    (Inc: EXSC118, NUTD101, EXSZ118)

    10 cp
  • Specified Units List APUBH102Foundations of Health Promotion

    (Inc: PUBD101)

    10 cp
  • Specified Units List ACHEM113Essential Ideas in Chemistry10 cp
  • Specified Units List ABIOL126Human Biology 2

    (Pre: BIOL125; Inc: BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL124, BIOL204, BIOD126)

    10 cp
  • Specified Units List ANUTR102Culinary Nutrition Science

    (Inc: NUTD102)

    10 cp
  • Core Curriculum Units Core Curriculum Unit 1See the ACU Core Curriculum page for details10 cp

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

No Major or Minor Flexible Course Map - Commencing Semester 1

Note to reviewers - there are issues with creating these course maps - they are currently being worked on with CMAS team assistance.

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Diploma Transition - No Major or Minor - Commencing Semester 1 2025

Year 1 of this course map shows units completed as part of the Diploma in Nutrition Science; Year 2 and Year 3 of this course map show subsequent units completed as part of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science based on Diploma cohort year.

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Culinary Nutrition Major - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Food Science Major - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

*NUTR309 requires students to complete an expression of interest form, which will be available in late October and circulated via the Nutrition Science Canvas page. Additionally, students must fulfill all pre-placement requirements, as outlined by the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, by February 2025. Failure to meet these requirements will result in ineligibility to participate in this unit

Exercise Science Minor - Commencing Semester 1

North Sydney students will be required to travel to the Blacktown or Strathfield campus.

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Sports Nutrition Minor - Commencing Semester 1

North Sydney students will be required to travel to the Blacktown or Strathfield campus.

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

International Development Minor - Commencing Semester 1

The International Development Minor is only available on the Melbourne Campus at this time.

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

The International Development Minor is only available on the Melbourne Campus at this time.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Health Science Minor - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Communication in Health Minor - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Indigenous Australia Minor - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Psychology Minor - Commencing Semester 1

All units are delivered in campus attendance mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

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