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Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences

Overview

If you’re passionate about health, exercise and nutrition, kickstart your journey to a rewarding career supporting healthy and active lives with UQ’s Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.

Through this program you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to address two of the most important risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition – and gain a strong foundation to support healthier communities.

You’ll explore human movement and nutrition across the lifespan and discover the roles that food, physical activity, exercise and sleep play in our health, the prevention of chronic disease, and sporting performance.

With majors available in nutrition sciences, sports coaching, or sporting cultures, you’ll have the option to deep dive into your area of interest while developing expertise in your chosen field of study. Be in demand with the skills and knowledge to pursue a variety of clinical and non-clinical health careers and graduate ready to meet the challenges facing the health care sector.

With flexible course options, you can design this program to fit your own career goals and tailor your studies towards meeting the entry requirements into a range of postgraduate degrees, such as: 

  • Master of Dietetics Studies
  • Doctor of Medicine 
  • Master of Physiotherapy Studies
  • Master of Sports Coaching
  • Master of Audiology Studies
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
  • Master of Public Health 
  • Master of Speech Pathology Studies

For domestic students interested in becoming a dietitian, the nutrition major in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences meets the course requirements for entry into the Master of Dietetics Studies.

You’ll have the chance to gain practical experience with 50 hours of industry placement and enhance your future employability with international study.

Location
St Lucia
Duration
3 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
QTAC Code
720102 - B Human Mvnt & Nutr Sci
729602 - B Hum Mvt Nut Sc/M Dietetic St
Program Code
2525
AQF
Level 7
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$44960
Duration
3 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
QTAC Code
720102 - B Human Mvnt & Nutr Sci
729602 - B Hum Mvt Nut Sc/M Dietetic St
Program Code
2525
CRICOS Code
113791B
AQF
Level 7

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Gain expertise in your field of interest with majors available in nutrition sciences, sports coaching, or sporting cultures.
  • Learn alongside a cohort of like-minded future health professionals at a world-leading university for sports-related subjects.
  • Graduate ready for the workplace with the option to complete 50 hours of placement as part of your program.
  • Build the foundations for a successful career in health and beyond by combining your degree with one of 4 other UQ programs, including Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management; Business Management; Journalism; and Arts.

2 in the world for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2023

1 in Australia for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2023

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Sporting Cultures
  • Sports Coaching

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Online study
  • Research experience
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

Placements and work experience

You will have the option to undertake up to 50 hours of supervised placements in a range of industries relevant to nutrition, physical activity and/or exercise. You will have the opportunity during your placements to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop your skills in an industry setting.

You will commence your placements in the third (final) year of the program.

This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet the placement requirements.

Further information about placement providers can be found here .

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Health and Fitness Through Diet and Exercise
  • Psychology of Sport, Physical Activity and Health
  • Indigenous Studies for Sport, Exercise, Nutrition and Education
  • Nutrition, Sport and Physical Activity Management - Industry Placement

Dual programs

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Nutrition assistant
  • Fitness and weight loss consultant
  • Health and well-being consultant
  • Sports journalist
  • Events manager
  • Health policy analyst
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Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.

Majors

Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

In this major, you’ll explore nutrition across the lifespan and develop the skills to support healthier communities.

By taking advanced-level courses exploring the science of food and nutrition, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the impact of food and nutrition on health, fitness, and disease at various levels, from individual cells to entire populations.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.

For those looking to further their studies and become a dietitian, this major offers a direct pathway into the Master of Dietetics Studies. 
 

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In this major, you’ll explore sport and human movement in society and culture, the history of Australian sporting culture and global sporting events.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role that sport and health play in society today, including sports leadership in diverse communities and the role of sport in global youth cultures.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.
 

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In this major, you’ll examine athletic performance from a range of perspectives, including sports psychology, sport science, and learning in sports.

The key focus is on developing your skills to positively impact athlete performance through evidence-based coaching practices.

For those students looking to further their studies in sports coaching, this major offers a direct pathway into the Master of Sports Coaching.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.

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Majors

Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

In this major, you’ll explore nutrition across the lifespan and develop the skills to support healthier communities.

By taking advanced-level courses exploring the science of food and nutrition, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the impact of food and nutrition on health, fitness, and disease at various levels, from individual cells to entire populations.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.

For those looking to further their studies and become a dietitian, this major offers a direct pathway into the Master of Dietetics Studies. 
 

View

In this major, you’ll explore sport and human movement in society and culture, the history of Australian sporting culture and global sporting events.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role that sport and health play in society today, including sports leadership in diverse communities and the role of sport in global youth cultures.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.
 

View

In this major, you’ll examine athletic performance from a range of perspectives, including sports psychology, sport science, and learning in sports.

The key focus is on developing your skills to positively impact athlete performance through evidence-based coaching practices.

For those students looking to further their studies in sports coaching, this major offers a direct pathway into the Master of Sports Coaching.

In your third year of study, you'll have the option to enhance your employability through work experience when you undertake an industry placement.

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Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$9,870

2024

$9,870

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $44,960

2024

AUD $44,960

2024

Learn more about undergraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Applying online

If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is 2525.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

If your senior schooling is from Australia

Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:

  • Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
  • the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is 720102 - B Human Mvnt & Nutr Sci, 729602 - B Hum Mvt Nut Sc/M Dietetic St.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Applying through QTAC

All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences is 720102 - B Human Mvnt & Nutr Sci, 729602 - B Hum Mvt Nut Sc/M Dietetic St.

Find out more about applying for undergraduate study

Important dates

If you’re studying Year 12 in Australiago to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program. 

If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is: 

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar

Important dates

Admissions schemes

Applying to university can be both exciting and daunting, which is why we’ve tried to make the process as simple as we can.

We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.

Learn more about admission schemes

Pathway options

A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.

If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.

Learn more about pathway options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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