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Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IBXN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.5]
  • IELTS writing [6.5]
  • IELTS speaking [6.5]
  • IELTS listening [6.5]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
094936G

Aim

The program provides graduates with a practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of nutrition science and prepares graduates to work in the field of exercise and sport science designing, implementing and evaluating exercise and physical activity for healthy people.

Content & Structure

This 144 unit program is equivalent to four years of full-time study. Students complete a set of eight Exercise and Sport Science courses and an additional 11 core Human Movement courses. Students also complete 13 courses which provide foundation and advanced level knowledge in Nutrition.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Periods 1, 2 or 3)
Physical Activity and Health HLTH 1044 4.5
Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL 1051 4.5
Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science HLTH 1039 4.5
OR
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences 1 BIOL 1041 4.5
Chemistry 100 CHEM 1006 4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 or 6)
Group and Team Leadership HLTH 1017 4.5
Motor Development and Ageing HLTH 1065 4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences HLTH 1049 4.5
OR
Quantitative Methods in Health MATH 1065 4.5
Chemistry of Food FOSC 2002 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Periods 1, 2 or 3)
Exercise Physiology 1 HLTH 2006 4.5
Human Nutrition HLTH 2001 4.5
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Biology A BIOL 1007 4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 or 6)
Exercise Physiology 2 HLTH 2005 4.5
Functional Anatomy HLTH 1045 4.5
Food Innovation and Culinary Nutrition FOSC 2007 4.5
Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Foods FOSC 2004 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Periods 1, 2 or 3)
Motor Control and Learning HLTH 2026 4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 1 HLTH 2027 4.5
Biochemistry BIOL 2014 4.5
Microbiology BIOL 2051 4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement HLTH 2025 4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 2 HLTH 3011 4.5
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology HLTH 3014 4.5
Lifespan Physiology BIOL 2052 4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Periods 1, 2 or 3)
Exercise and Sport Science Project Design HLTH 3053 4.5
Communication in Nutrition and Food Sciences FOSC 3014 4.5
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management HLTH 3001 4.5
Professional Practice in Exercise Science HLTH 3054 4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 or 6)
Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport HLTH 3055 4.5
Food Safety and Regulation FOSC 2006 4.5
Sports Nutrition HLTH 3002 4.5
Biochemistry of Human Metabolism BIOL 3035 4.5

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates satisfy the academic requirements and are eligible to apply for registration as an Accredited Exercise Scientist through ESSA. Requirements for registration as determined by ESSA are available on their website.

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