Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

N.B. - The Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) will not be offered to new students from 2010. This new double degree, called the Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, will be introduced for 2010 entry (subject to final approval).

Some general information about the new combined degree and nutrition as an area of study is available below. More details about this new degree will be posted on this website as soon as they are finalised.

Nutrition

The scope of human nutrition extends far beyond the classical study of the physiological and biochemical processes involved in nourishment; that is, how substances in food are converted into energy and body tissues.

Human nutrition has come to involve all the effects on humans of any component found in food; these include most chronic degenerative diseases (for example coronary heart disease), which are now major targets of research activity. The scope of nutrition encompasses the effects of food on human function - for example, mental function, athletic performance, resistance to infection, and foetal health and development.

Nutrition also considers why people choose to eat the foods they do, even after they have been advised that doing so may be unhealthy. The study of food habits and people’s attitudes, beliefs, likes and dislikes overlaps with the social sciences of psychology, anthropology, sociology and economics. Dietetics is the application of nutrition in the health services.

• Degree Profile
• Career opportunities
• Progression Requirements
• ATAR, Intake and Assumed Knowledge
• Information for International Students
• Accreditation of Nutrition Courses at the University of Sydney

Degree Profile

The B Science / M Nutrition and Dietetics is a five year combined degree for those seeking a career in nutrition and dietetics. Students who would like to obtain accreditation as a dietitian are required to undertake one semester of practical placement in clinical/community/food service/public health, and industry areas in the Masters course.

Bachelor of Science students complete units of study in biochemistry, molecular biology, and human physiology which are necessary prerequisites for accreditation by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include dietetics in hospitals, work in the food industry, food provision, education and public relations. Other possibilities include a career in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, community nutrition, public health or other health related disciplines and clinical studies. A research career and private practice are also possible.

This course is designed to further knowledge of nutritional science and nutrition, to teach this as a scientific discipline and to produce scientists capable of working in and furthering this emerging discipline. The BSc (Nutrition) will produce individuals who will be able to lead the dietetics profession, and maintain and advance its standards.

A SCIWAM (Weighted Average Mark calculated for use by the Faculty of Science, and includes only Intermediate and Senior units of study) of 65 or greater in the B Science is necessary for progression into the Masters course.

The first year units of study of the M Nutrition and Dietetics must be completed before the second year units, research and professional placements are undertaken.

ATAR, Intake and Assumed Knowledge

Information for International Students

Accreditation of Nutrition Courses at the University of Sydney

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Following the DAA site visit on November 1-2, both the Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Honours in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics programs have received full 5-year accreditation. Please click here to view details on the DAA website.

More detail about the B Science / M Nutrition and Dietetics and B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) / M Nutrition and Dietetics will be available shortly.