MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Health Science/ CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Master of Nutrition As a graduate of our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition degree you may find career opportunities in areas such SATAC CODE – 104691 as community health centres, health promotion organisations, Casuarina, Online government and non-government organisations, food industry, acute health services, sporting organisations, universities and UAC CODE – 590180 research organisations. Roles may include nutrition consulting, Casuarina, Online nutrition educator, health promotion officer, public health and policy advisors, food and nutrition programming. DURATION – 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*. ABOUT THE COURSE Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV Be qualified to pursue a diverse career in health, focusing on how level or higher. food and nutrition impacts the health of individuals, families, Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or communities and industry. equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of Our combined Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition at least 5. degree prepares you for roles in food research, dietetic studies, Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered food and health policy, or individual or community nutrition equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. strategies, and public health. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147. In addition to online studies, you will complete 100 days of Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the work-integrated learning mastering supported, relevant practical Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised projects in food service, nutrition communication, as well as a tertiary preparation course. nutrition project and research. ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Our Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition graduates Inherent requirements apply – see essential requirements. find work in nutrition-focused areas such as food and nutrition policy, food industry, community health organisations, acute care ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS settings, or in public health and health promotion. If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork Our Health Science/Nutrition course offers international study placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following opportunities and welcomes both First Nations and international checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that students with dedicated support services on hand to support you the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing through your degree. clinical/fieldwork placements. A national and/or international PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION police check and a current Working with Children check are As a graduate of our Health Science/ Nutrition degree you required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork will be eligible to apply for accreditation as an 'Associate placements. Nutritionist' with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). After The majority of health facilities will require you to present a 3 years of relevant work experience, you are eligible to apply complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate as you for accreditation as a `Nutritionist'. You may also apply for for progress to placements in the Master of Nutrition. membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia. Charles Darwin University 50 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees