Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Combine a drive for exercise and sport with a passion for food and nutrition with Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science combined course. Offered by the #1 sport science school in the world, exercise and sport science at Deakin gives you a field-leading education in improving the performance, health and participation of individuals and teams. The nutrition science component gives you an understanding of the nature of food and the importance of nutrition for individual and population health.Study two complementary fields and understand how athlete's bodies work, as well as the fuel required to unlock peak performance. You will have the opportunity to participate in 295 hours of invaluable practical experience across both study areas, and benefit from career mentoring; setting you apart from other graduates and opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities.

Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science students must attain 32 credit points which includes 16 exercise core units and 16 nutrition units (15 core and 1 HSN coded elective unit).

Subjects

  • For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

Standard entry requirements

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.Selection is competitive, meeting these minimum requirements or their equivalents does not guarantee selection into this course. All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please refer to this course entry on the Deakin University website to read about ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.Refer to the Deakin University website for more detailed information about additional course requirements for all applicant groups, or equivalent minimum requirements for applicants with a higher education study, VET study or work and life experience.

Recognition

Current students are eligible to apply for student membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), and apply as an 'ordinary member' upon graduating. Graduates are eligible to apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the: Nutrition Society of Australia; Hong Kong Nutrition Association; UK Association for Nutrition. Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA); D333 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science / Bachelor of Nutrition Science is currently NOT an accredited course with ESSA. This does not mean that ESSA accreditation is not available to you. What it means is that to apply to become an AES you will need to do so through the non-ESSA-Accredited Course application pathway. Please refer to ESSA webpage for more information.

Study pathways

This course can be a pathway to: H442 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours; H418 Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Honours); H517 Graduate Certificate of Public Health Nutrition; H616 Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition; H714 Master of Human Nutrition; H718 Master of Dietetics; H707 Master of Applied Sport Science (not offered to international students); H743 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Geelong Waurn Ponds International: $156,800
  • ATAR: 68.45
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
Melbourne Burwood International: $156,800
  • ATAR: 75.1
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years

Further information

For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

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