2017 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

International Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) | 2017

This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.

Major Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic sciences in relation to nutrition and the interactive role of nutrition in health and the prevention of disease.
  2. Illustrate an awareness of food as a source of nutrients, an appreciation of food habits and identify the social and cultural importance of food.
  3. Critically review, analyse and synthesise information in relation to nutrition, food and health.
  4. Appraise nutrition science knowledge and skills and how these can be applied in scholarship and throughout the human life cycle.
  5. Appreciate the range of applications of nutrition science within research and social environments.
  6. Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
  7. Communicate food and nutrition knowledge and ideas to others.
  8. Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives. 

Subjects Required for Major Study   

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
MEDI110Human Growth Nutrition and Exercise6Autumn
MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition6Spring
Students who achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select Option A. All other students must select Option B.
Option A:
CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry6Autumn
CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life6Spring
Option B:
CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter6Autumn
CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures6Spring
CHEM106Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter6Summer 2017/2018
Year 2
CHEM215Food Chemistry6Autumn
MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology6Autumn
STAT251Fundamentals of Biostatistics6Spring
Year 3
MEDI363Community and Public Health Nutrition6Autumn
MEDI355Nutrition and Food Innovation6Spring
Plus TWO electives towards the Major12

Credit Arrangements

Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2016