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Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Honours)

Overview

Delve deeper into your studies, follow your research passion and develop specialist knowledge in an honours degree. 

If you want to be challenged intellectually and explore further into your studies, this honours program may be the right choice for you. 

Your honours year will allow you to deeply investigate a topic of interest, and gain skills in designing and undertaking research. 

You'll write your own honours thesis on an approved topic of your choice, in a specialist research area, such as biomechanics and motor control, pedagogy and sociocultural studies, nutrition and dietetics, or human movement and health. In some cases, honours projects can be undertaken with industry partners, such as the Queensland Academy of Sport, the Brisbane Broncos or Queensland Health. 

The thesis you write may be publishable, and make a significant contribution to the field. If so, when you graduate, you'll not only have the skills and knowledge to stand out as a leader, your published thesis could establish your professional reputation and act as a gateway to future career roles. 

On completion of your honours year, you may qualify for Higher Degree by Research study, including a PhD. 

Location
St Lucia
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program Code
2530
AQF
Level 8
Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$44960
Duration
1 Year full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
2530
CRICOS Code
113792A
AQF
Level 8

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Graduate with a respected honours qualification that can open doors to a future research career.
  • Learn from researchers who have made internationally recognised discoveries in health.
  • Benefit from world-class research facilities, including exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and movement analysis labs.
  • Learn how to plan and conduct research in a topic of your choice.

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

How you'll learn

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

  • Research experience

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:

  • Honours Research Thesis
  • Directed studies

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Research associate
  • Research assistant
  • Nutrition assistant

Next steps after graduation

You can use your honours qualification to stand out in the job market when applying for professional roles, or as a stepping stone to careers in research. 

If you earn class I or class IIA honours you will qualify for most PhD programs across Australia and internationally, including programs in the United Kingdom and the United States. A PhD will open up career opportunities in research and academia. 

After completing your honours year you may go on to work with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Sport, Queensland Academy of Sport, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Queensland Health, and elite sporting teams in industry research programs. 

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Entry requirements

Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences or Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science from UQ with a GPA of 5;
  • Or a bachelor's degree in human movement and nutrition sciences and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.

Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences or Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science from UQ with a GPA of 5;
  • Or a bachelor's degree in human movement and nutrition sciences and satisfy the Executive Dean that the applicant is suitably qualified to undertake honours, who may be subject to the completion of additional work if set by the Executive Dean.

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 (Honours) 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

Additional application information

Places may be limited dependent on supervisor availability. Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

Additional application information

Places may be limited dependent on supervisor availability.<10><10><10>Once eligibility is established, entry is via a competitive selection process based on GPA.

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.

$16,323

2024

$16,323

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 (Honours) 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

Important dates

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

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

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

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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