Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
In your junior year you should complete:
- 12 credit points in the science areas of Maths and Statistics, including 3 credit points of Statistics
- 12 credit points in the science subject area of Chemistry
- 6 credit points in the science subject area of Biology, selected from Concepts in Biology, Concepts in Biology (Adv) or Human Biology or Human Biology (Adv) (BIOL1001 or 1901 or 1003 or 1903)
- MBLG1001 and PSYC1001
- 6 credit points as an elective in a science subject area
Table 1G: Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Table 1G: Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Double Degree |
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First year |
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| Students are required to complete:- | |||
| (i) BIOL1001/1911/1991 or BIOL1003/1903/1993 | |||
| (ii) 12 credit points of junior Chemistry | |||
| (iii) 12 credit points of junior Mathematics, which must include 3 credit points of statistics. | |||
| (iii) PSYC1001 | |||
| (iv) MBLG1001/1901 | |||
| (v) A junior science elective chosen from Table 1: Bachelor of Science degree | |||
Units available in compulsory areas in Year 1 are listed here. Lists of elective units may be found in Table 1. |
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| BIOL1001 Concepts in Biology |
6 | A None. However, semester 1 students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1911, BIOL1991. Students should attempt no more than two of the three Junior BIOL units of study; thus this unit can be taken with BIOL1002/1902 OR BIOL1003/1903/1993. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P 80+ in HSC 2-unit Biology (or equivalent) or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or an ATAR of 95 or greater N BIOL1001, BIOL1991. Students should attempt no more than two of the three Junior BIOL units of study; thus this unit can be taken with BIOL1002/1902 OR BIOL1003/1903/1993. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1991 Concepts in Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad N BIOL1001, BIOL1911,BIOL1993 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC 2-unit Biology. Semester 1 students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1903, BIOL1993. Students should attempt no more than two of the three Junior BIOL units of study; thus this unit can be taken with BIOL1002/1902 OR BIOL1001/1911/1991. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1903 Human Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P HSC Biology result in the 90+, OR Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit OR an ATAR equal to 95 or greater N BIOL1003, BIOL1993. Students should attempt no more than two of the three Junior BIOL units of study; thus this unit can be taken with BIOL1002/1902 OR BIOL1001/1911/1991. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1993 Human Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad N BIOL1003, BIOL1903,BIOL1991 |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1001 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1A |
6 | A There is no assumed knowledge of chemistry for this unit of study, but students who have not undertaken an HSC chemistry course are strongly advised to complete a chemistry bridging course before lectures commence. N CHEM1101, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903 |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1002 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B |
6 | P CHEM (1001 or 1101) or equivalent N CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904 |
Semester 2 |
| CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1001, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| CHEM1102 Chemistry 1B |
6 | P CHEM (1101 or 1901) or a Distinction in CHEM1001 or equivalent C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1002, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| CHEM1901 Chemistry 1A (Advanced) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 95 and HSC Chemistry result in band 5 or 6, or by invitation. C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1001, CHEM1101, CHEM1109, CHEM1903 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1902 Chemistry 1B (Advanced) |
6 | P CHEM (1901 or 1903) or Distinction in CHEM1101 or equivalent C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics N CHEM1002, CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1904 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| CHEM1903 Chemistry 1A (Special Studies Program) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 99.0 and HSC Chemistry result in Band 6 C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics. N CHEM1001, CHEM1101, CHEM1109, CHEM1901 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Entry is by invitation. This unit of study is deemed to be an Advanced unit of study. |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1904 Chemistry 1B (Special Studies Program) |
6 | P Distinction in CHEM1903 C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics. N CHEM1002, CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Entry is by invitation. This unit of study is deemed to be an Advanced unit of study. |
Semester 2 |
| MATH1011 Applications of Calculus |
3 | A HSC Mathematics N MATH1111, MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1906, BIOM1003, ENVX1001 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| MATH1014 Introduction to Linear Algebra |
3 | A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111 N MATH1012, MATH1002, MATH1902 |
Semester 2 |
| MATH1111 Introduction to Calculus |
6 | A HSC General Mathematics N MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1011, MATH1906, ENVX1001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students who have previously successfully studied calculus at a level at least equivalent to HSC Mathematics are prohibited. |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1013 Mathematical Modelling |
3 | A HSC Mathematics or a credit or higher in MATH1111 N MATH1003, MATH1903, MATH1907 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| MATH1015 Biostatistics |
3 | A HSC Mathematics N MATH1005, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, BIOM1003, ENVX1001 |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1001 Differential Calculus |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 N MATH1011, MATH1901, MATH1906, MATH1111, ENVX1001 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| MATH1002 Linear Algebra |
3 | A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111 N MATH1902, MATH1012, MATH1014 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or MATH1001 or MATH1011 or a credit or higher in MATH1111 N MATH1013, MATH1903, MATH1907 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| MATH1004 Discrete Mathematics |
3 | A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111 N MATH1904, MATH2011 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| MATH1005 Statistics |
3 | A HSC Mathematics N MATH1015, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, ENVX1001 |
Semester 2 Summer Main |
| MATH1901 Differential Calculus (Advanced) |
3 | P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator. N MATH1111, MATH1011, MATH1001, MATH1906, ENVX1001 |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) |
3 | P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator. N MATH1002, MATH1012, MATH1014 |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1903 Integral Calculus and Modelling Advanced |
3 | A HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or Credit or better in MATH1001 or MATH1901 P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator. N MATH1003, MATH1013, MATH1907 |
Semester 2 |
| MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) |
3 | P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator. N MATH1015, MATH1005, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, ENVX1001 |
Semester 2 |
| MATH1906 Mathematics (Special Studies Program) A |
3 | P UAI (or ATAR equivalent) of at least 98.5 and result in Band E4 HSC Mathematics Extension 2; by invitation N MATH1111, MATH1001, MATH1011, MATH1901, ENVX1001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 1 |
| MATH1907 Mathematics (Special Studies Program) B |
3 | P Distinction in MATH1906; by invitation N MATH1003, MATH1013, MATH1903 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
6 | A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 cp of Junior Chemistry N AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2001, MBLG2111, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG1901 |
Semester 2 |
| PSYC1001 Psychology 1001 |
6 | Semester 1 Summer Main |
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Second year |
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| Students must complete: | |||
| (i) MBLG2071/2971 | |||
| (ii) BCHM2072/2972 | |||
| (iii) PHSI2005/2905 | |||
| (iv) PHSI2006/2906 | |||
| (v) An additional 12 credit points of Science electives from Table 1 | |||
| (vi) A further 12 credit points of intermediate Science electives from Table 1 | |||
| MBLG2071 Molecular Biology and Genomics |
6 | P MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 and 12 CP of Junior Chemistry. N MBLG2971, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG2001, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2111, AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901 Students enrolled in the combined BAppSc (Exercise and Sport Science)/BSc(Nutrition) must have completed all Junior units for this course (CHEM1101, BACH1161, BIOS1159, EXSS1018 CHEM1102, BIOS1133, BIOS1160, EXSS1033, MBLG1001) prior to enrolling in this unit. |
Semester 1 |
| MBLG2971 Molecular Biology and Genomics (Adv) |
6 | P 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry and Distinction in either MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 N MBLG2071, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG2001, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2111, AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901 Students enrolled in the combined BAppSc (Exercise and Sport Science)/BSc(Nutrition) must have completed all Junior units for this course prior to enrolling in this unit. |
Semester 1 |
| BCHM2072 Human Biochemistry |
6 | P Either ((MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry) or (either MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) N BCHM2972, BCHM2002, BCHM2102, BCHM2902, BCHM2112 |
Semester 2 |
| BCHM2972 Human Biochemistry (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction in one of (BCHM2071 or BCHM2971 or MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) or (Distinction in (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and Distinction average in all other Junior Science Units of Study undertaken). N BCHM2072, BCHM2002, BCHM2102, BCHM2902, BCHM2112 |
Semester 2 |
| PHSI2005 Integrated Physiology A |
6 | P Except for BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Science units of study. For BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus ATHK1001 and 18 credit points from any Junior Science. For all students: 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015). N PHSI2905, PHSI2001, PHSI2101, PHSI2901 Note: The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study and 3 credit points of Statistics units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites. |
Semester 1 |
| PHSI2905 Integrated Physiology A (Advanced) |
6 | P 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology units of study. 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015). Approval of Coordinator. N PHSI2005, PHSI2901, PHSI2001, PHSI2101 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission from the coordinators is required for entry into this course. It is available only to selected students who have achieved a WAM of 75 (or higher) in their Junior units of study. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites. The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology |
Semester 1 |
| PHSI2006 Integrated Physiology B |
6 | P Except for BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Science units of study. For BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus ATHK1001 and 18 credit points from any Junior Sciences. For all students: 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015). N PHSI2906, PHSI2002, PHSI2102, PHSI2902 The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study and 3 credit points of Statistics units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites. |
Semester 2 |
| PHSI2906 Integrated Physiology B (Advanced) |
6 | P 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology units of study. 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015). Approval of coordinator. N PHSI2006, PHSI2902, PHSI2002, PHSI2102 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission from the coordinators is required for entry into this course. It is available only to selected students who have achieved a WAM of 75 (or higher) in their Junior units of study. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisite. The completion of Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. |
Semester 2 |
Third year |
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| Students must complete | |||
| (i) a major in Biochemistry or Physiology or Microbiology or Psychology | |||
| (ii) Up to an additional 24 senior credit points which may constitute a second major, or electives chosen from Table 1. | |||
Years 4 & 5 |
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| Students who successfully complete progression requirements enrol in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree. | |||
| Students complete requirements for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree as set out in the relevant postgraduate chapter. | |||
Sample Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Unit of study 1 |
Unit of study 2 |
Unit of study 3 |
Unit of study 4 |
Unit of study 5 |
Total |
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Year 1 |
1 |
MATH1XXX |
MATH1XXX |
BIOL1001 or 1911 or 1X03 |
PSYC1001 |
CHEM1XXX |
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3 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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2 |
MATH1XXX |
MATH1XXX |
MBLG1X01 |
Science elective |
CHEM1XXX
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3 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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Year 2 |
1 |
MBLG2X71 |
PHSI2X05 |
Science intermediate elective |
Science intermediate elective |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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2 |
BCHM2X72 |
PHSI2X06 |
Science intermediate elective |
Science intermediate elective |
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6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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Year 3 |
1 |
12 credit points towards a major in Biochemistry or Physiology or Microbiology or Psychology |
Senior Science elective |
Senior Science elective |
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12 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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2 |
12 credit points to complete major chosen in semester 1 |
Senior Science elective |
Senior Science elective |
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12 |
6 |
6 |
24 |
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| Years 4 & 5 |
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All units for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree, listed in the postgraduate Nutrition section. |
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96 |
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