301614 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science) (Honours)


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043298K
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course extends knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of food and nutrition and to demonstrate this, through the preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Program and Regulations for Honours Degrees in the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for entry to the honours system. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 65 per cent or higher, although some courses require at least 70 per cent or higher. Candidates should inform the course coodinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to or immediately after the conclusion of undergraduate study.

Specific Requirements

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Duration and Availability

The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Full Year

4616 v.5   Health Science Honours Dissertation 499 8.0 100.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 1

304179 v.3   Health Research Methods 481 4.0 25.0
4642 v.4   Nutrition and Food Science Honours Seminar 481 2.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

305871 v.2   Epidemiology and Biostatistics Honours 482 4.0 25.0
4644 v.3   Nutrition and Food Science Honours Seminar 482 2.0 25.0
  50.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.