Course code: #1869
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Eating well is central to supporting growth and development, preventing chronic disease, and general vitality at all stages of life.
Nutrition is the science of how the foods we eat affect our health.
Nutritionists are scientists who attain, maintain and promote the public's health through nutrition research, communication of nutrition information or public health forums.
Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who, in addition to these research and public health roles, are accredited to work with individuals and groups to help improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science at UOW provides a firm grounding in areas including nutrition science, food chemistry, biochemistry, and metabolism, as well as training in nutrition research.
These include working with organisations and industries to create better nutritional standards and policies, undertaking research, and working with communities to support health through improved nutrition.
The program is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for admission into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is required to be eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian.
You will study the building blocks of nutrition: biochemistry, nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition and physiology.
You will explore the role of nutrients in regulating enzymes and metabolic pathways through to food sources of nutrients and food production.
You will also consider nutrition education in the community, including the effects of food and nutrition policy on health.
$49,671
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $34,608 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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