Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Therapy)
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Reach your goal to become a nutritional therapist. There is a strong emphasis on supervised patient consultations. Throughout the course you will gain a firm foundation on the evaluation and application of research findings from the biomedical sciences.
Course Essentials
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:SBNT
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Duration:3 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
Careers
- nutritional therapists in private practice
- nutrition consultants to the healthcare and fitness industries
- practitioners in integrated health centres
- education and research
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Therapy will provide an alternative education and training program for those wishing to apply their knowledge of Nutrition to the treatment of a range of clients by high-quality nutrition care and therapy. The objectives of the course are to produce Graduates able to function independently as Nutritional Therapists. At the end of the course, Graduates will be able to; evaluate and process requests for nutritional therapy; assess the client and formulate an appropriate course of nutritional therapy; educate the client in self-care therapy, and evaluate the client's response to the course of treatment. The Graduates of this course will be able to make a valuable contribution to society as Nutritional Therapists in private practice, as Nutrition Consultants to the healthcare and fitness industries, and as practitioners in integrated health centres.
Units and electives
Year 1
Semester 1
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- Unit code
- RBM1100
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- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM1518
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- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM1820
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM1110
- Credits
- 12
Semester 2
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- Unit code
- RBF2410
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM1830
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBF1140
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM1528
- Credits
- 12
Year 2
Semester 1
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- Unit code
- RBM2141
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM2260
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM2530
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM2850
- Credits
- 12
Semester 2
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- Unit code
- RBM2540
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM2220
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM2855
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- HHN0021
- Credits
- 12
Year 3
Semester 1
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- Unit code
- RBM3122
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3910
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3850
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3950
- Credits
- 12
Semester 2
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- Unit code
- RBM3855
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3955
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3960
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- RBM3970
- Credits
- 12
Three years fulltime or part-time equivalent.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- Year 12:
Completion of Year 12 VCE, Units 3 and 4 of English with a study score at least 20.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
- As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU