Updating Results

Bond University

  • 50% international / 50% domestic

Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

  • Bachelor

Bond University's Bachelor of Health Sciences sequentially followed by the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enable you to become an accredited practising Dietitian (APD) in just 4 years.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
CC-60012, 063068C
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Bond University's Bachelor of Health Sciences sequentially followed by the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enable you to become an accredited practising Dietitian (APD) in just 4 years.The Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with an understanding of basic and applied sciences as they relate to the human body. It provides a strong foundation for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enabling you to explore common health issues and priorities and gain an understanding of the anatomical, molecular, physiological and psychological processes of health and human function.The Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is designed to produce highly competitive graduates with comprehensive clinical, food service, public health and sports dietetic skills in both national and international healthcare environments, as well as possessing a solid business acumen and research experience. As a student dietitian at Bond University, you will benefit from interactive workshops with industry experts, personalised mentoring from academics, and exposure to food, health and business settings throughout the duration of the program. In addition, you will complete an international nutrition placement abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics.The Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice each comprise 6 semesters delivered over 2 years, with the two sequential degrees being 12 semesters in total. Dependent on the semester of commencement, with University's three semesters-per-year schedule, these two programs may be completed in just 4 years.Students admitted into the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice packaged program who complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences (including pre-requisite subjects - please refer to ) and a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to a 4/7) will automatically progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program. To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas including:

Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.

Course structure

Please visit Recommended Program Structures for guidance on study plans.

Due to program sequencing, students may not be able to commence the postgraduate program immediately on completion of their undergraduate degree. International students should be aware that the Australian immigration authority may require them to return home before commencing their postgraduate degree and seek advice accordingly.

Bachelor of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:

University core subjects (3)

  • CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)
  • CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)
  • CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Compulsory subjects (15)

  • Australia's Health Issues and Priorities (HPER11-101)
  • Cell Biology (BMED11-203)
  • Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
  • Food, Nutrition and Health (NUTR11-101)
  • Global Health Issues (BMED12-123)
  • Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
  • Health Communication (HPER12-103)
  • Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
  • Human Organ Systems 2 (BMED12-114)
  • Human Control Systems (BMED11-112)
  • Introduction to Chemistry (BMED11-101)
  • Introduction to Psychology, Biology and Personality (PSYC11-100)
  • Medical and Molecular Genetics (BMED11-207)
  • Microbiology (BMED11-206)
  • Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)

Directed options (6)

Complete six (6) subjects from the following electives:

  • Biological and Physical Chemistry (BMED12-119)
  • Biological Psychology (PSYC12-214)
  • Developmental Psychology (PSYC12-315)
  • Drugs and Behaviour (PSYC13-308)
  • Elementary Maths (STAT10-100)
  • Exercise Health and Disease (SPEX12-310)
  • Exploring Human Disease (BMED13-125)
  • Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
  • Human Nutrition (NUTR13-101)
  • Immunology (BMED13-216)
  • Introduction to Psychology: Learning and Social (PSYC11-101)
  • Laboratory Medicine (BMED12-118)
  • Love, Sex and Relationships (PSYC11-116)
  • Medical Biochemistry 1 ( BMED11-205)
  • Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)
  • Molecular Diagnostics (BMED13-214)
  • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (BMED12-120)
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise 1 (SPEX11-101)
  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2 (SPEX13-311)
  • Physiology of Exercise (SPEX12-306)
  • Principles of Biomechanics (SPEX11-303)
  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101

Students must select and complete the following two Directed Options subjects to be eligible to progress into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program:

  • Medical Biochemistry 1 ( BMED11-205)
  • Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)

Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Semester 1 (May start)

  • Nutrition and Food Science (NUTR71-100)
  • Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (NUTR71-101)
  • Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (NUTR71-102)
  • Nutrition Issues and Priorities (NUTR71-103)

Semester 2

  • Clinical Dietetics A (NUTR71-104)
  • Food Service Dietetics (NUTR71-106)
  • Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (NUTR71-105)
  • Public Health Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-107)

Semester 3

  • Clinical Dietetics B (NUTR71-109)
  • Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (NUTR71-110)
  • Professional Placement Internship - Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR71-703)
  • Professional Placement Internship - Individual Case Management A (NUTR71-700)

Semester 4

  • Health Research Design and Planning (NUTR71-114)
  • Sports Nutrition (NUTR71-115)
  • Professional Placement Internship - Food Service Management (NUTR71-702)
  • Professional Placement Internship - Individual Case Management B (NUTR71-701)

Semester 5

  • Management and Leadership for Nutrition Health Professionals (NUTR71-117)
  • Nutrition Research Internship A (30 credit points) (NUTR73-700)

Semester 6

  • Nutrition Research Internship B (30 credit points) (NUTR73-701)
  • International Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-118)

*Subject names and structure may change

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about application process please refer to How to Apply.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Bond University.
84.6%
Overall satisfaction
92.3%
Skill scale
88.5%
Teaching scale