Nutrition and Bioscience Major
Code MAAALR
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About this Major
Designed to prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving exercise, nutrition and health landscapes, which requires multi-skilled and agile professionals who are capable of working across sectors and disciplines.
Graduates will obtain a strong foundation in the science of exercise and nutrition, including human anatomy and physiology and biochemistry, together with practical skills in assessment, design and implementation of exercise programs and general nutrition advice.
Code MAAALR
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Membership
Students can apply for membership with Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA).
Students can apply for membership with Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). Graduates, who complete this nutrition major within a science degree, are eligible to apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia's Register of Nutritionists.
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCC1111 ^ | General Chemistry | 15 |
| Or | ||
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2210 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 15 |
| SCH2232 | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2211 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2220 | Nutritional Assessment | 15 |
| NUT3215 | Exercise Nutrition | 15 |
| SPS3505 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15 |
Note: Students who require an introduction to Chemistry should enrol in SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences, while students who have completed Years 11 and 12 Chemistry should enrol SCC1111 General Chemistry.
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad and coherent nutrition and bioscience knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical exercise and sports science contexts.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex nutrition, exercise and sports science situations.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in nutrition, exercise and sports science contexts.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise nutrition, exercise and bioscience information from multiple sources.
- Communicate nutrition, exercise and bioscience knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
- Demonstrate a global outlook in nutrition, exercise and sports science situations, showing sensitivity for Aboriginal cultural competence.
- Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in nutrition, exercise and sports science settings.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Career opportunities exist for graduates within nutrition and exercise, two highly complementary fields. Employment settings could include government and non-government organisations across sports, corporate, lifestyle, aged care, and childhood nutrition.
Possible future job titles
Sports Nutritionist, Community Nutritionist, Corporate Nutritionist, Research Nutritionist, Child Health Nutritionist, Health Promotion Nutritionist, Health Lifestyle Nutritionist
This Major can be studied in the following courses
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