Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Course code/s: Melbourne (SBNS)
This degree is being phased out. No new enrolments will be permitted with the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering from 2012. Prospective students should contact the Faculty of Health Sciences as they will be coordinating the Bachelor of Human Nutrition from 2012.
The interdisciplinary nature of nutritional science is reflected in the subjects comprising this three-year degree course. The core nutrition subjects in the second and third years are strongly supported by the other core subjects in basic sciences: biochemistry, physiology and psychological sciences.
The course is designed to provide a structure which, in the third year, allows for specialisation in areas such as eating disorders, dietary management, advanced topics in nutrition and disease, nutrition and performance, management of dietary behaviour and anthropological and public health aspects of nutrition.
Graduates may apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia for accreditation as a Registered Nutritionist.
Seminar program
Students in all three years are expected to attend the seminar programs arranged in both first and second semesters. Details will be provided during the year. Attendance at seminars and tutorials on library use and those given by the Language and Academic Skills Unit is a requirement of the course.
Course structure
The course is of three years duration and is taken on a full-time or equivalent part-time basis and requires the completion of 360 credit points. The course structure is summarised below. Elective subjects will normally be chosen from those listed, but permission to take alternative electives may be given by the course adviser prior to the start of the academic year.
First year (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science | PSY1EFP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | General Principles of Chemistry | CHE1GEN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 | Statistics for Life Sciences | STA1LS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Applications of Chemistry | CHE1APL | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Public Health for Nutrition Studies | PHE1BHN | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Food Fundamentals | DTN1FFU | 15 |
Second year (120 credit points) - 2012
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | BCH2IBM | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Human Physiology Theory A | HBS2PTA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Principles of Human Nutrition | DTN2PNU | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology | BCH2MBC | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Human Physiology Theory B | HBS2PTB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Diet and Disease | DTN3NDS | 15 |
The remaining 30 credit points can be chosen from any second year level subject for which pre-requisites have been obtained. It is recommended that you discuss your elective choices with your course adviser to ensure that you have completed the appropriate pre-requisite subjects for the subjects you wish to study in third year. The following subjects are recommended:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Human Physiology Practicum A | HBS2PPA | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Molecular and Human Genetics | GEN2MHG | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Introductory Microbiology | MIC2MI | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Applied Biostatistics | STA2ABS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Communication Processes for Rehabilitation | PHE2CPR | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Ecological Genetics and Evolution | GEN2EGE | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Human Physiology Practicum B | HBS2PPB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Medical and Veterinary Microbiology | MIC2MMV | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Organisational Psychology of Health Services | PHE2OPS | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Models for Data Analysis | STA2MD | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Animal Physiology | ZOO2AP | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Fundamentals of Chemistry B | CHE2FCB | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Plant Diversity and Ecology | BOT2PDE | 15 |
Third year (120 credit points) - 2012 ONLY
Core subjects (60 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Topics in Nutrition | NUT3ATN | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Community and Cross Cultural Perspectives on Human Nutrition | NUT3CPN | 30 |
The remaining 60 credit points must be chosen from the following subjects:
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Physiology A – Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | HBS3APA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | BCH3BMA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Human and Molecular Genetics | GEN3HMG | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Zoology A | ZOO3EPA | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Physiology B – Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | HBS3APB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Cell Biology | BCH3BMB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Plant Biotechnology | BOT3PB | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Zoology B | ZOO3EPB | 30 |
Honours
Honours degree students are selected based on their performance in the final year of the pass degree course. Students must obtain a minimum average of 60% across all of their third year subjects and obtain at least 65% in subjects germane to the Honours discipline to the value of 60 credit points. An Honours year may be taken in any of the departments contributing to the third year of the pass degree course or in the interdisciplinary program, Nutrition Honours NUT4HNB. Students must consult the course coordinator prior to enrolment to obtain approval for the proposed program.
Please note: Some of these subjects may not be offered in the current year. For a full description of subjects, including the subject name, subject code, credit points, campus/location, teaching period and availability, subject coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites and readings, please click on the appropriate Subject Code or refer to the Subject Database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public.