Population Health and Nutrition (UAC Code 757648)

The double major comprises 144 credit points, 66 credit points of subjects in the Population Health major and 78 credit points of subjects in the Nutrition major.

This double major meets the needs of students who are interested in working in health promotion, especially the development, management and evaluation of community-based nutrition and food policy programs. It combines public and population health approaches with a sound understanding of the science of nutrition. Diet and nutrition have become increasingly important for the Australian population and public health.

Students wishing to proceed into the Dietetics program should seek advice from the Nutrition coordinator.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Domestic school leavers are assumed to have completed at least 2 units of English at HSC level, and 4 units of Science and/or Maths. International students are required to have achieved and IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing. Listening and speaking

Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.

Course Program