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168999 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


TEE Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Applicable Mathematics desirable. Prior learning in prerequisite areas will be considered on an individual basis.

Specific Requirements


Compulsory field trips are conducted throughout the course. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This course is three years full-time study, although first and second year are available for study on a part-time basis. Second and third year units cannot be undertaken before the completion of first and second years respectively.

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 Semester 1

1643 v.6   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
303168 v.2   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 2.0 12.5
7230 v.5   Chemistry 117 6.0 25.0
7277 v.7   Food and Nutrition Systems 181 4.0 25.0
7713 v.7   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10224 v.2   Chemistry 132 4.0 25.0
1644 v.7   Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0
307195 v.1   Practice of Public Health 180 3.0 25.0
7278 v.8   Nutrition 182 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10627 v.3   Nutritional Physiology 281 5.0 25.0
2828 v.3   Principles of Biochemistry 281 5.0 25.0
302467 v.2   Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5
303926 v.1   Food Safety 281 5.0 12.5
306154 v.1   Food Science 285 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10628 v.3   Nutritional Physiology 282 5.0 25.0
2830 v.4   Nutritional Biochemistry 282 5.0 25.0
306155 v.1   Food Science 286 5.0 25.0
8338 v.9   Nutrition 284 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3

300376 v.2   Nutrition and Food Science Stream   200.0
  OR  
300375 v.2   Nutrition Stream   200.0
  200.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y  
2004 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.



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