Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2015 course information
Award granted Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusNo
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course codeH315

Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2015 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2015 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

This comprehensive course addresses all aspects of human nutrition and food relevant for employment in the health and food industries. With a strong focus on consumer health, you will gain an understanding of food, including food choice and its relationship to health, as well as the role of nutrition in human health and disease prevention. To add diversity to your degree, you may choose to undertake elective units of study in complementary areas such as health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science. If you are interested in a career in the food industry it is recommended that you undertake a food science major sequence, which provides knowledge and skills for employment in the food industry. You may also choose to undertake an industry placement elective unit to get hands-on experience within your degree.

Professional recognition

Enrolled students and graduates can apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australian (NSA). If you choose to undertake the food science major sequence, you may also be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).


Work-Integrated Learning

If you are interested in the possibility of enhancing your employment prospects by consolidating your knowledge and skills through realistic field experience, you are encouraged to consider undertaking an industry placement. You can do this by choosing to complete HSN311 Food Science and Nutrition Practicum as an elective unit in your final year.

Course rules

The course comprises 24 credit points, including 16 core units. The remaining 8 credit points are elective units, which may be selected from any faculty. No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1; at least 14 credit points must be taken at level 2 or 3.

Students are required to complete HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to their first laboratory based unit in this course.

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
It is recommended that students take the Food Science major sequence. Alternative major sequences are available from within the University subject to availability and course rules.
Other major sequences available include:
Exercise Science
Health Promotion
Physical Activity and Health
Psychology

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Course structure

Level 1
Trimester 1

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SLE010Unit description is currently unavailable (0 credit points)

Trimester 2

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HSN107Unit description is currently unavailable

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plus one elective unit
OR
SLE155Unit description is currently unavailable *

Level 2
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plus two elective units

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OR

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plus two elective units

Level 3

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plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

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plus two elective units

*Students who want to complete H718 Master of Dietetics pre-requisites must enrol in the core unit of HSE208 Integrated Human Physiology INSTEAD OF HSN210 Nutrition and Food Promotion, AND the following elective units:

SLE155Unit description is currently unavailable (Level 1, Trimester 2)

SLE212Unit description is currently unavailable (Level 2, Trimester 1)

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FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION ELECTIVE UNITS

Electives are offered subject to availability of resources and quotas where applicable.

Trimester 1

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Trimester 2

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Trimester 3

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Details of major sequences

Food Science - unit set code MJ-H000022

These units may also be taken as individual elective units.

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