Course Catalogue

This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of Exercise and Sport Science and essentials of human Nutrition.

Graduates form this course will incorporate their knowledge, skills and industry experience to promote health and wellbeing among a wide range of individuals with different backgrounds and nutritional requirements. As an allied health professional, graduates from this course will take key roles in the society, communities, and sporting organisations in promoting healthy lifestyle through healthy eating plan and enhanced levels of physical activity.

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Nutrition is a flexible four-year full time or eight years part time degree offered in face to face and/or online mode. The work integrated learning throughout the course provides students with real life experience and facilitates transition from the university to workplace.

The Dual degree Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science / Master of Nutrition has been developed to align with nutrition science competencies and this enables graduates to apply for accreditation as 'Associate Nutritionist' with the Nutrition Society of Australia. After 3 years of relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as `Nutritionist'. This credential sets graduates apart from the myriad of courses and qualifications offering `nutrition' qualifications.

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as nutrition assistants or consultants, health promotion officers, community health officers, public health nutrition, research and advisors, education facilities, universities and research facilities, quality and nutrition coordinators, and food technologists.