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. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) students apply to progress into the dual Master of Science (Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation). The Masters 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). Progression into the Masters is not automatic and the application process is highly competitive.

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. Students without Chemistry are encouraged to undertake a bridging course prior to commencing their studies.

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 program 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 program. Entry is competitive for placement into the Masters. After completion of the Masters program (a total of 5 years study) students may apply for professional accreditation from the DAA and AAESS.

Course Program

Further Information

Dr Greg Peoples
Undergraduate Exercise Science Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5172
greg_peoples@uow.edu.au

Dr Karen Walton
Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5197
karen_walton@uow.edu.au