Exercise Science and Nutrition

UAC Code 757646

The double major of Exercise Science and Nutrition represents the first 3 years of an integrated five-year nested undergraduate and postgraduate program of study. The Master of Science (Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science) is designed to produce a combined Dietitian and Exercise Science practitioner, who has professional accreditation from both the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).

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 an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.

Major Study

The Exercise Science and Nutrition Major consists of 150 credit points, as outlined in the course structure below.

Honours

See entry under Bachelor of Science

Professional Recognition

In order to obtain professional accreditation students must apply to complete a further two years of study within the Masters programme. Entry is competitive for placement Into the Masters programme. After completion of the Masters program (a total of 5 years study) students will be able to apply for professional accreditation from the DAA and AAESS.

Course Program