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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from the commencement of studies in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
With a solid foundation in science plus a two-year master's degree, the five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides the training you need to launch straight into a career in nutrition and dietetics.
For the first time ever, there are more overfed people in the world than underfed people. Statistics such as these are driving our need to train professionals who can help create healthier communities.
Your degree will give you access to eminent dietitians and scientists at the cutting edge of dietetics, nutrition and medical research and practice. Join the most highly regarded and longest running program in nutrition and dietetics in Australia (50 years in 2017). Our program is research-driven to ensure you gain exposure to the latest developments and advances in evidence-based dietetics, the science of nutrition, and community and public health nutrition.
Our nutrition science course is distinct among Australian universities: we offer a strong life sciences approach, allowing you to pursue postgraduate research in nutrition or diversify to include specialisations in both human and animal nutrition.
During the Bachelor of Science, you will study biochemistry, molecular biology and human physiology, which are necessary prerequisites for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. You will also complete a major in nutrition science.
In the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, your first year will consist of a series of lectures, tutorials and practical classes introducing you to nutritional science, clinical nutrition and dietetics, public health nutrition and more. In your second year, you will participate in hands-on clinical training, and complete a nutrition research project.
You will graduate with a solid knowledge of nutritional science and the expertise to pursue a career as a dietitian in a range of professional settings, in nutrition and nutritional research, and other health-related disciplines.
This program is currently accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). A graduate of this program is eligible to become a full member of DAA and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. The University is required to maintain a current accreditation status as outlined in the DAA accreditation process available on the DAA website.
Please note that places in this course are limited and subject to strict enrolment quotas.
You are required to complete an embedded Nutrition and Dietetics program including a major in Nutrition Science and a second major or minor either from your faculty options below or from our shared pool of majors and minors.
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place . Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Separate scholarship deadlines apply, visit the scholarships website for details.
For other useful information, visit our How to apply page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor's degree must apply through UAC.
Refer to the UAC website . Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Semester 1 (March)
Visit the How to apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are a direct applicant, when you are ready to apply select the `Apply’ button on this course page.
Current University of Sydney students applying to transfer from one bachelor's degree to another apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the Change your course page.
Closing dates
Direct applicants:
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (March)
This double degree provides a direct pathway from the Bachelor of Science to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
To complete both degrees, you need to complete a total of 240 cp. You will complete your first 144 cp while undertaking a Nutrition Program within the Bachelor of Science. While undertaking the Bachelor of Science, you will also complete mathematics degree core units (12 cp), Open Learning Environment Units (12 cp), electives (12 cp – 24 cp), and either a second major or a minor. You then complete your final 96 cp while enrolled in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
You can complete the Bachelor of Science either on a full time basis over three years, or part time over six years. However, you must be enrolled on full time basis while undertaking the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Mandatory work component = 800 hours.
This mandatory work component must be completed as part of the award requirements for the course.
This is equivalent to 20 weeks of mandatory work activity.
Candidates need to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65.0 in order to be eligible to proceed to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Chemistry 1A | Chemistry 1B | Mathematics | Major 2 / Minor |
| 2 | Human Biology | From Molecules to Ecosystems | OLE | Major 2 / Minor | |
| 2 | 1 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Integrated Physiology | Mathematics | Major 2 / Minor |
| 2 | Proteins in Cells | Key Concepts in Physiology | OLE | Major 2 / Minor | |
| 3 | 1 | Introductory Nutrition and Metabolism | Core selective, eg: Molecular Biochemistry | Major 2 / Elective | Major 2 / Minor |
| 2 | Metabolic Cybernetics | Food Science | Major 2 / Elective | Major 2 / Minor | |
| 4 (MND) | 1 | Dietary Intake and Nutrition Assessment | Food and Nutrition Science | Methods in Nutrition Research | Dietetics Professional Studies |
| 2 | Food Service Management | Community and Public Health Nutrition | Medical Nutrition | ||
| 5 | 1 | Dietetics Training Placement | |||
| 2 | Nutrition Research Project | ||||
Mathematics Advanced or higher, Chemistry, Biology. Other assumed knowledge depends on major or units of study chosen for the BSc.
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
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Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for this course.
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3). For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Students with a high ATAR may be invited to be a Dalyell Scholar in this course.
This program is currently accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). A graduate of this program is eligible to become a full member of DAA and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. The University is required to maintain a current accreditation status as outlined in the DAA accreditation process available on the DAA website.
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