Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Program code

1355

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

4 years full-time

Credit points

320

Indicative fee

$39,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee

Entry requirements

7.0

IELTS (Academic) (more)

CRICOS code

067746D

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Prerequisites

  • NIL

Assumed knowledge

  • Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
  • One of Biology, Chemistry or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

My details

Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.

 

International students

For the award of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (BNutrDiet), you must successfully complete 320 credit points, made up of the core courses AND

  • 290 credit points of core courses;
  • 30 credit points of free-choice electives.

Other program requirements

You must successfully complete:

  • no more than 120 credit points of Level 1 courses (the first digit of a course code denotes the level);
  • at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Nutrition (1553), or the Bachelor of Nutrition (Honours) (1549). To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.

Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion

The courses listed below are designated for the purposes of the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.

Trimester Course code Course title CP
Tri 2 3105AHS Applied Dietetics  10
Tri 1,2 4110AHS Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum  20
Tri 1,2 4114AHS Food Systems Placement  20

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.

Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.