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

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

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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. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

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.2		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	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.