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
or 4 years part-time + 2 years full-time
Credit points
320
Commencing in
Exit Point Only
Important Notes
This program is only available for application by approved articulation pathway students. From 2025, commencing students are referred to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (1436).
About this program
You will develop knowledge and skills to work as a dietitian and learn how to help improve the health of individuals and the community. You will learn through extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including a purpose-built teaching kitchen and a nutrition clinic in the Griffith Health Centre.
You will develop skills in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry before you take advanced study in human nutrition. In the final phase of your degree, you will complete industry placements to put your skills into practice.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1355 | Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (this program) | Gold Coast | Exit point only |
| 1436 | Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 1553 | Bachelor of Nutrition | Gold Coast | Exit point only |
Note: Progression to the Honours program is dependent upon satisfying eligibility requirements.
My career opportunities
You will be prepared for a career in the health industry as a dietitian/nutritionist in private and public hospitals, community health services, health promotion and public health units, private practice, health service management and food industries.
Program accreditation
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is accredited by the Dietitians Australia.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to become members of the Dietitians Australia and can apply to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate and eligible micro-credential (domestic) students
These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:
- Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
- Micro-credential domestic students studying a program approved as part of the Government Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education
- International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying undergraduate and micro-credential student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1355)
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FEE-HELP
Eligible undergraduate and micro-credential fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.
Further information
- Calculating tuition fees
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
first aid certificate; immunisations; uniforms; expenses associated with placements such as travel and accommodation, Fit for Professional Practice Placement costs such as Blue Card, Police Check. See Health Placement Support Hub website for more details.