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Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

 

Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended)and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
LH026 Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
LC005 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for the Bachelor of Science is full time or part time according to student choice, whereas the attendance pattern for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy. It is accredited by the Dieticians Association of Australia.

4 Admission to candidature

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is either on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent (and subject to special admissions provisions as set out in the Coursework Policy), or on the basis of Mature Age Admission as set out in the Admissions chapter of the Coursework Rule.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics a student must successfully complete 240 credit points, comprising:
(a)
144 credit points from the Bachelor of Science
(b)
96 credit points from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
(2)
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science
(a)
The Dean may permit a student of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in the tables.
(b)
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Science are listed in:
(i)  Table 1G for the combined Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics; and
(ii)  Table 1 for the Bachelor of Science;
(c)
Students must complete 144 credits points, comprising:
(i)  42 credit points of core Junior Science units as specified in Table 1G
(ii)  24 credit points of core Intermediate Science units as specified in Table 1G
(iii)  At least 24 credit points of elective Intermediate Science units selected from Table 1
(iv)  at least one major from Science subject areas of Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology or Psychology as described in Table 1; and
(v)  ensure no more than 60 credit points of junior units of study.
(3)
Requirements for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Candidates must complete the requirements for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree as set out in the course resolutions and table of units for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

6 Majors

(1)
A candidate must complete at least one of the following majors in this degree:
(a)
Biochemistry
(b)
Microbiology
(c)
Physiology
(d)
Psychology
(2)
Completion of a major is a requirement of the Bachelor of Science. With the exception of the Psychology major which requires 48 credit points across intermediate and senior Psychology units of study, a major requires the completion of 24 senior credit points in one Science subject area, chosen from units of study listed in the table for that subject area. Units of study counted towards one major may not count toward any other major. The full list of majors available in the Bachelor of Science is specified in the course resolution for the Bachelor of Science.
(3)
There are no majors for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.

7 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65 in order to be eligible to proceed to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
(2)
Candidates who complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science but fail to achieve a WAM of 65 will not progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and will be awarded the Bachelor of Science only.

8 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours in Science is available to meritorious candidates who complete an additional year of full time study, after the completion of the pass degree. Students must complete the requirements for the honours course full-time over two consecutive semesters. If the School is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt honours course on a full time basis and if the Dean so recommends, permission may be granted to undertake honours part-time over four consecutive semesters.
(2)
Admission and award requirements for honours in Science are described in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(3)
Students who qualify to undertake honours in the Bachelor of Science may elect to enrol in the honours program:
(a)
by suspending candidature from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics for one year, with the permission of the Faculty; or
(b)
by undertaking the honours course after completion of both degrees in the combined program.

9 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Science is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science. Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.
(2)
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded as a Pass degree only.

10 Course transfer

A student may abandon this course and elect to complete the Bachelor of Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics in the future will require a new application for admission to that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the Faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.

In your junior year you should complete:

  • 12 credit points in the science areas of Maths and Statistics, including 3 credit points of Statistics
  • 12 credit points in the science subject area of Chemistry
  • 6 credit points in the science subject area of Biology, selected from Concepts in Biology, Concepts in Biology (Adv) or Human Biology or Human Biology (Adv) (BIOL1001 or 1901 or 1003 or 1903)
  • MBLG1001 and PSYC1001
  • 6 credit points as an elective in a science subject area
Sample Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

 

 

Sem

Unit of study 1
& credit points

Unit of study 2
& credit points

Unit of study 3
& credit points

Unit of study 4
& credit points

Unit of study 5
& credit points

Total

Year 1

1

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

BIOL1001 or 1911 or 1X03

PSYC1001

CHEM1XXX

 

3

3

6

6

6

24

2

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

MBLG1X01

Science elective

CHEM1XXX

 

 

3

3

6

6

6

24

Year 2

1

MBLG2X71

PHSI2X05

Science intermediate elective

Science intermediate elective

   

6

6

6

6

 

24

2

BCHM2X72

PHSI2X06

Science intermediate elective

Science intermediate elective

   

6

6

6

6

 

24

Year 3

1

12 credit points towards a major in Biochemistry or Physiology or Microbiology or Psychology

Senior Science elective

Senior Science elective

   

12

6

6

 

24

2

12 credit points to complete major chosen in semester 1

Senior Science elective

Senior Science elective

   

12

6

6

 

24

          144
Years 4 & 5

 

All units for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree, listed in the postgraduate Nutrition section.

 

96

 

Table 1G: Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Table 1G: Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Double Degree

First year
Students are required to complete:-
(i) BIOL1001 or 1911 or 1003 or 1903
(ii) 12 credit points of junior Chemistry
(iii) 12 credit points of junior Mathematics, which must include 3 credit points of statistics.
(iii) PSYC1001
(iv) MBLG1001 or 1901
(v) A junior science elective chosen from Table 1: Bachelor of Science degree
Units available in compulsory areas in Year 1 are listed here. Lists of elective units may be found in Table 1.
BIOL1001
Concepts in Biology
6    A None. However, semester 1 students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL1911


It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with either BIOL1003 or BIOL1903. Students who have completed HSC Biology and scored 80+ should enrol in BIOL1911. Students who lack 80+ in HSC Biology but have an ATAR of 95 or greater may enrol in BIOL1911 with permission from the UEO. The completion of MBLG 1001 is highly recommended.
Semester 1
Summer Main
BIOL1911
Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
6    P 80+ in HSC 2-unit Biology (or equivalent) or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or an ATAR of 95 or greater
N BIOL 1001

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with all other Junior units of study in Biology. The completion of MBLG1001 is highly recommended.
Semester 1
BIOL1003
Human Biology
6    A HSC 2-unit Biology. Semester 1 students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL1903


It is recommended that BIOL1001 or BIOL1911 be taken concurrently with this unit of study.
Semester 1
Summer Main
BIOL1903
Human Biology (Advanced)
6    P HSC Biology result in the 90+, OR Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit OR an ATAR equal to 95 or greater
N BIOL1003
Semester 1
CHEM1001
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1A
6    A There is no assumed knowledge of chemistry for this unit of study, but students who have not undertaken an HSC chemistry course are strongly advised to complete a chemistry bridging course before lectures commence.
N CHEM1101, CHEM1901, CHEM1109, CHEM1903
Semester 1
CHEM1002
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM (1001 or 1101) or equivalent
N CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904
Semester 2
CHEM1101
Chemistry 1A
6    A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics
C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1001, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1102
Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM (1101 or 1901) or a Distinction in CHEM1001 or equivalent
C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1002, CHEM1108, CHEM1902, CHEM1904
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1901
Chemistry 1A (Advanced)
6    P ATAR of at least 95 and HSC Chemistry result in band 5 or 6, or by invitation.
C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1001, CHEM1101, CHEM1109, CHEM1903

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
CHEM1902
Chemistry 1B (Advanced)
6    P CHEM (1901 or 1903) or Distinction in CHEM1101 or equivalent
C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM1002, CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1904

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
CHEM1903
Chemistry 1A (Special Studies Program)
6    P ATAR of at least 99.0 and HSC Chemistry result in Band 6
C Recommended concurrent unit of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics.
N CHEM1001, CHEM1101, CHEM1109, CHEM1901

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry is by invitation. This unit of study is deemed to be an Advanced unit of study.
Semester 1
CHEM1904
Chemistry 1B (Special Studies Program)
6    P Distinction in CHEM1903
C Recommended concurrent units of study: 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics.
N CHEM1002, CHEM1102, CHEM1108, CHEM1902

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry is by invitation. This unit of study is deemed to be an Advanced unit of study.
Semester 2
MATH1011
Applications of Calculus
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1111, MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1906, BIOM1003
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1014
Introduction to Linear Algebra
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1012, MATH1002, MATH1902
Semester 2
MATH1111
Introduction to Calculus
6    A HSC General Mathematics
N MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1011, MATH1906

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students who have previously studied calculus at any level are prohibited from enrolling in this unit. In particular, students with HSC Mathematics/Extension 1/Extension 2 (or equivalent) are prohibited.
Semester 1
MATH1013
Mathematical Modelling
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1003, MATH1903, MATH1907
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1015
Biostatistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1005, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, BIOM1003
Semester 1
MATH1001
Differential Calculus
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1
N MATH1011, MATH1901, MATH1906, MATH1111
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1002
Linear Algebra
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1
N MATH1902, MATH1012, MATH1014
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1003
Integral Calculus and Modelling
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or MATH1001 or MATH1011
N MATH1013, MATH1903, MATH1907
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1004
Discrete Mathematics
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1
N MATH1904, MATH2011
Semester 2
MATH1005
Statistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1015, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1901
Differential Calculus (Advanced)
3    P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N MATH1111, MATH1011, MATH1001, MATH1906
Semester 1
MATH1902
Linear Algebra (Advanced)
3    P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N MATH1002, MATH1012, MATH1014
Semester 1
MATH1903
Integral Calculus and Modelling Advanced
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or Credit or better in MATH1001 or MATH1901
P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N MATH1003, MATH1013, MATH1907
Semester 2
MATH1905
Statistics (Advanced)
3    P HSC Mathematics Extension 2. This requirement may be varied. Students with an interest in mathematics, but without HSC mathematics Extension 2, should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N MATH1015, MATH1005, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010
Semester 2
MATH1906
Mathematics (Special Studies Program) A
3    P UAI (or ATAR equivalent) of at least 98.5 and result in Band E4 HSC Mathematics Extension 2; by invitation
N MATH1111, MATH1001, MATH1011, MATH1901

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment is by invitation only.
Semester 1
MATH1907
Mathematics (Special Studies Program) B
3    P Distinction in MATH1906; by invitation
N MATH1003, MATH1013, MATH1903

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment is by invitation only.
Semester 2
MBLG1001
Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)
6    A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 cp of Junior Chemistry
N AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2001, MBLG2111, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG1901
Semester 2
PSYC1001
Psychology 1001
6      Semester 1
Summer Main
Second year
Students must complete:
(i) MBLG2071 or 2971
(ii) BCHM2072 or 2972
(iii) PHSI2005 or 2905
(iv) PHSI2006 or 2906
(v) An additional 12 credit points of Science electives from Table 1
(vi) A further 12 credit points of intermediate Science electives from Table 1
MBLG2071
Molecular Biology and Genetics A
6    P MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 and 12 CP of Junior Chemistry.
N MBLG2971, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG2001, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2111, AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901


Students enrolled in the combined BAppSc (Exercise and Sport Science)/BSc(Nutrition) must have completed all Junior units for this course (CHEM1101, BACH1161, BIOS1159, EXSS1018 CHEM1102, BIOS1133, BIOS1160, EXSS1033, MBLG1001) prior to enrolling in this unit.
Semester 1
MBLG2971
Molecular Biology and Genetics A (Adv)
6    P 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry and Distinction in MBLG (1001 or 1901)
N MBLG2071, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG2001, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2111, AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901


Students enrolled in the combined BAppSc (Exercise and Sport Science)/BSc(Nutrition) must have completed all Junior units for this course prior to enrolling in this unit.
Semester 1
BCHM2072
Human Biochemistry
6    P Either MBLG (1001 or 1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry or either MBLG2071 or MBLG2971
N BCHM2972, BCHM2002, BCHM2102, BCHM2902, BCHM2112
Semester 2
BCHM2972
Human Biochemistry (Advanced)
6    P Distinction in one of (BCHM (2071 or 2971) or MBLG(2071 or 2971)) or (Distinction in MBLG (1001 or 1901) and Distinction average in all other Junior Science Units of Study undertaken).
N BCHM2072, BCHM2002, BCHM2102, BCHM2902, BCHM2112
Semester 2
PHSI2005
Integrated Physiology A
6    P Except for BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Science units of study. For BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus ATHK1001 and 18 credit points from any Junior Science.
N PHSI2905, PHSI2001, PHSI2101, PHSI2901


Note: The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study and 3 credit points of Statistics units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites.
Semester 1
PHSI2905
Integrated Physiology A (Advanced)
6    P 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology units of study, approval of Coordinator
N PHSI2005, PHSI2901, PHSI2001, PHSI2101

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Permission from the coordinators is required for entry into this course. It is available only to selected students who have achieved a WAM of 75 (or higher) in their Junior units of study. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites. The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology
Semester 1
PHSI2006
Integrated Physiology B
6    P Except for BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Science units of study. For BLAS students: 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus ATHK1001 and 18 credit points from any Junior Sciences.
N PHSI2906, PHSI2002, PHSI2102, PHSI2902


The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG units of study and 3 credit points of Statistics units of study is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisites.
Semester 2
PHSI2906
Integrated Physiology B (Advanced)
6    P 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry plus 30 credit points from any Junior Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Psychology units of study, approval of coordinator
N PHSI2006, PHSI2902, PHSI2002, PHSI2102

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Permission from the coordinators is required for entry into this course. It is available only to selected students who have achieved a WAM of 75 (or higher) in their Junior units of study. Students taking combined degrees or with passes in units not listed should consult a coordinator if they do not meet the prerequisite. The completion of Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology.
Semester 2
Third year
Students must complete
(i) a major in Biochemistry or Physiology or Microbiology or Psychology
(ii) Up to an additional 24 senior credit points which may constitute a second major, or electives chosen from Table 1.
Years 4 & 5
Students who successfully complete progression requirements enrol in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree.
Students complete requirements for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree as set out in the relevant postgraduate chapter.