Major - Human Nutrition
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3044.1
Related Courses
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3754.2
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Bachelor of Science
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3755.2
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Bachelor of Medical Science
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3758.2
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Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
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6042.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
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6043.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
A Human Nutrition Major in Medical Science uses biology, chemistry and physiology to develop concepts in food and nutrient form and function in relation to human metabolism and physiology. This major takes students through the ingestion, digestion, absorption, storage and utilization of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace element. Students learn how these nutrients can be managed with respect to appetite, exercise, health and disease as well as develop a wide range of laboratory and research skills. Students will also develop critical analytical skills to assess and implement recommendations for testing, monitoring and community education.
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Major
Structure
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Human Nutrition requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Bachelor of Medical Science
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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301254
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Concepts in Human Physiology
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Choose one of
Spring session
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301444
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Introduction to Food Science
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And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
And two electives
Spring session
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301270
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Human Systems Physiology 2
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300893
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Topics in Medical Science
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301458
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Global Nutrition and Food
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And two electives
Spring session
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301457
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Nutrition, Health and Disease
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And two electives
Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Human Nutrition requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
|
301254
|
Concepts in Human Physiology
|
Choose one of
Spring session
|
301444
|
Introduction to Food Science
|
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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And one elective
Spring session
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301270
|
Human Systems Physiology 2
|
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Year 3
Autumn session
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300893
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Topics in Medical Science
|
|
301458
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Global Nutrition and Food
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Spring session
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301457
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Nutrition, Health and Disease
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
Full-time
YEAR ONE – COLLEGE UNITS
Standard 3 terms year
Preparatory unit
Eight university level units
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
And two electives
Spring
|
301270
|
Human Systems Physiology 2
|
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300893
|
Topics in Medical Science
|
|
301458
|
Global Nutrition and Food
|
And two electives
Spring session
|
301457
|
Nutrition, Health and Disease
|
And two electives