Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

 The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).  

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for the Bachelor of Science is full time or part time according to student choice, whereas the attendance pattern for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is full time only.

3 Streams

(1) The Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is available in the following stream:

(b) Dalyell.

(2) Completion of a stream is not a requirement of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. The requirements for the completion of each stream are as specified in Table A for the Bachelor of Science or, in the case of the Dalyell stream, in Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.

(3) Candidates who qualify for the Dalyell stream may complete that stream while also completing another stream.

4 Cross faculty management

(1) Candidates in this double degree program will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science. They will then be under the supervision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

(2) The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health will jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the double degree program not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

5 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy. It is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia.

6 Admission to candidature

(1) Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule and the Coursework Policy.

(2) Admission to the Dalyell Stream requires achievement of a minimum tertiary admission rank (ATAR) set by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream, or equivalent.

7 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in:

(a) Table A for the Bachelor of Science;

(b) Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees;

(c) Table O of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees; and

(d) for students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, Table D of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees; and

(e) The Table of units for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

(f) In these resolutions, except where otherwise specified, Table A, Table S, Table O and Table D mean Table A, Table S, Table O and Table D as specified here.

(2) To qualify for the award of both degrees a candidate must successfully complete 240 credit points, comprising:

(a) 144 credit points to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science as specified in resolutions for the Bachelor of Science, including:

(i) 12 credit points of units of study as set out in Table A Degree Core (students may count the units from their major(s) or minor(s) to fulfil this requirement);

(ii) 12 credit points of 1000-level science elective units of study (excluding units listed in the Table A Degree Core) as set out in Table A (students may count the units from their major(s) or minor(s) to fulfil this requirement);

(iii) a program (72 credit points) in Nutrition and Dietetics as defined in Section 7 below and specified in Table A;

(iv) a minor (36 credit points) or second major (48 credit points) as defined in Table A or Table S;

(b) for students never enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O and

(c) for students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream;

(i) 6 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as specified in Table O; and

(ii) 12 credit points of Dalyell units of study as specified in Table D.

(d) students previously but no longer enrolled in the Dalyell Stream:

(i) who have completed at least 6 credit points of Dalyell units of study will need to complete 6 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as specified in Table O,

(ii) who have not completed any Dalyell units of study will need to complete 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O

(e) where appropriate, elective units from Table A, Table S, Table O or, for students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream, Table D; and

(f) if enrolled in a stream, complete the requirements for the stream as specified in Table A or Table D.

(g) 96 credit points for the award of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics as required by the resolutions and Table of units for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

8 Programs, majors and minors

(1) Completion of a program in Nutrition and Dietetics from Table A for the Bachelor of Science is a requirement for this double degree.

(2) Completion of a minor or second major from Table A or Table S is a requirement for this double degree.

9 Requirements for students undertaking clinical placements

(1) Certificate of competency in CPR

Students must provide proof they hold an Australian current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to attending their placement and that it is valid for the duration of the placement.

(2) Student clearance for clinical placements

The NSW Ministry of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This involves a criminal record check.

(3) Immunisation

Students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements. The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NHMRC guidelines.

(4) Working with Children check

Students undertaking 'child-related' placements as part of their course are subject to the requirements of the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and the Working with Children Procedures 2014.

(5) NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2002)

Students must familiarise themselves with the content of the NSW Health Privacy Management Plan and comply with the NSW Ministry of Health Code of Conduct, NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

10 Progression rules

(1) Candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65 in order to be eligible to proceed to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

(2) Candidates who complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science but fail to achieve a WAM of 65 will not progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be awarded the Bachelor of Science only.

(3) Progression within the Dalyell Stream:

(a) With the permission of the Dalyell coordinator, candidates in the Dalyell Stream may attempt units at higher levels than the usual sequence.

(b) Candidates must achieve a Cross-Semester Average Mark (CSAM) at a level determined by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream in each year of study or over each 48 credit point block to continue in the Dalyell Stream. Candidates who do not maintain a CSAM at the level determined by joint agreement of the Deans and Heads of School and Deans of University schools of all the faculties and University schools administering degrees offering the Dalyell Stream may continue in any other major, minor, program or stream into which they were admitted, but will not remain in the Dalyell Stream.

(c) Candidates enrolled in the Dalyell Stream who do not satisfy requirements for the Dalyell Stream but who otherwise meet requirements for the award course in which they are enrolled will graduate from the award course without the Dalyell Stream. Students may not study units additional to the maximum credit points for their award course except with the approval of the Associate Dean.

11 Access to Honours

(1) Honours is available to meritorious candidates who have completed requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree, by suspending candidature in the double degree for one year, with the permission of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health, enrolling in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and taking an appended honours component in an additional year of study.

12 Award of the degree

(1) The Bachelor of Science is awarded at Pass level. Honours in science disciplines is taken by enrolling in and completing an appended honours component.

(2) The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded as a Pass degree only.

13 Course transfer

(1) A candidate may abandon the double degree program and elect to complete the Bachelor of Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

(2) With the permission of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health, suitably qualified candidates may, after completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science, defer progression to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and undertake an appended honours component in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and then, upon completion, continue to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

(3) A candidate who has suspended enrolment in the double degree program to enrol in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and complete requirements of honours may, with the permission of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine and Health, abandon the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and enrol in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

14 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2023 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2023 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2023 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.