Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome | Graduate quality | Graduate quality | Graduate quality | Graduate quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the biological and biochemical sciences within the context of nutrition and dietetics and integrate core concepts and principles across disciplines. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Interdisciplinary effectiveness | |
| 2 | Articulate the methods of science and explain why current knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Communication (oral and written) | |
| 3 | Attain high-level disciplinary skills and knowledge, ensuring work readiness for employment in a diverse range of nutrition and dietetics environments, including entrepreneurial endeavours. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Inventiveness | ||
| 4 | Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources. | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Information and Digital literacy | ||
| 5 | Select and apply practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to formulate and model problems or conduct an investigation. | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Information and Digital literacy | Inventiveness | |
| 6 | Critically appraise and apply evidence-based approaches to the discipline of nutrition and dietetics. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Inventiveness | Influence |
| 7 | Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments in science, nutrition and dietetics, to a range of audiences, for a range of purpose, and using a variety of modes, utilising behaviour change techniques and marketing strategies to positively influence health outcomes. | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Communication (oral and written) | Inventiveness | Influence |
| 8 | Translate foundational and leading-edge food and nutrition science into practical recommendations to facilitate change in attitudes and behaviours to improve health for individuals, groups and populations. | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Communication (oral and written) | Influence |
| 9 | Create knowledge and conduct innovative research to solve significant global health issues and societal problems. | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Information and Digital literacy | Inventiveness | Influence |
| 10 | Demonstrate professionalism, life-long learning, ethical practice, effective collaboration and teamwork across interdisciplinary settings. | Cultural competence | Interdisciplinary effectiveness | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity | Influence |
| 11 | Effectively interact with people across diverse cultures through appreciation of cultural values and beliefs surrounding food and diet. | Communication (oral and written) | Cultural competence | Interdisciplinary effectiveness | |
| 12 | Advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and the profession to inspire and positively influence the wider political, social and commercial environment in the context of nutrition and dietetics. | Communication (oral and written) | Cultural competence | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity | Influence |