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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Course code: #HBNT

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $33,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    096482E

Highlights
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2025 2025-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2026 2026-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Bachelor of Human Nutrition: Contribute to a more equitable world through better food production and supply

This health-focused degree gives you a solid foundation in nutrition, food, and related science subjects, preparing you for a rewarding career in nutrition.

The program at Victoria University commences with a broad discipline base, followed by more targeted study in your second and third year, where you will choose a specialisation from the following:

  • Biomedical Nutrition (minor)
  • Public Health Nutrition (minor)
  • Exercise and Nutrition (minor)

This specialization will allow you to broaden and enrich your learning, diversifying employment opportunities. 

Enabling you to successfully compete in professional settings within the community nutrition and public health sector and/or pursue post-graduate study.

 

Practical learning & work placements

This program offers extensive practical and industry experience. 

You'll complete a workplace or research-based project in your final year.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,400

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $33,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Completed Advanced Standing forms (if you are applying for credit).
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

67
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
15
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved.

GENERAL ENGLISH 

LEVELSENTRYLead to 
ELEMENTARYIELTS 3.5; TOEFL 0-19GE 1  
PRE-INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.0; TOEFL 20-31GE 2  
INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.5; PTE 30-36; TOEFL 32-34                                      GE 3  
UPPER INTERMEDIATE IELTS 5.0; PTE 37-43; TOEFL 35-45GE 4EAP 4Entry into courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent including most VU diploma and foundation courses
ADVANCED 1IELTS 5.5; PTE 34-50; TOEFL 46-59GE 5EAP 5Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including most VU undergraduate courses
ADVANCED 2IELTS 6.0; PTE 51-59; TOEFL 60-78                EAP 6    Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including most VU postgraduate courses

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE
EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of GE3. 

 

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency

 

A$460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)
EAP5 (Advanced 1) EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of EAP4. 
EAP6 (Advanced 2)EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of EAP5.

Academic background and requirement

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent), including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
AND:
A study score of at least 20 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

 

GPA

China: 

Gao San (Senior Middle School Year 3): 70%

Gaokao or National College Entrance Examination (NCEE): Lower cut-off score for Tier 2 universities

Bachelor degree: 65%

 

India: 

Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - ICSE): 65%

All India Senior School Certificate (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education - CBSE): 65%

Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board: 70%

 

Foundation program: 

VU College provides pathways to VU degrees. In addition to English language courses, it offers an international foundations program and diplomas in business, information technology and engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Nutrition Educator
  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Food and Nutrition Consultant
  • Wellness Coordinator
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Community Health Worker

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