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Bachelor of Science / Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

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) BIOL1001/1911/1991 or BIOL1003/1903/1993
(ii) 12 credit points of junior Chemistry
(iii) 12 credit points of junior Mathematics, which must include 3 credit points of statistics.
(iv) PSYC1001
(v) MBLG1001/1901
(vi) 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 HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL1911, BIOL1991
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 BIOL1001, BIOL1991.
Semester 1
BIOL1991
Concepts in Biology (Special Studies)
6    P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad
N BIOL1001, BIOL1911, BIOL1993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
BIOL1003
Human Biology
6    A HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February).
N BIOL1903, BIOL1993.
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, BIOL1993.
Semester 1
BIOL1993
Human Biology (Special Studies)
6    P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad
N BIOL1003, BIOL1903, BIOL1991

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

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, CHEM1109, CHEM1901, CHEM1903
Semester 1
CHEM1002
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM1001 or CHEM1101 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 CHEM1101 or CHEM1901 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 CHEM1901 or CHEM1903 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, ENVX1001
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1014
Introduction to Linear Algebra
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1002, MATH1902
Semester 2
MATH1111
Introduction to Calculus
6    A HSC General Mathematics
N MATH1001, MATH1901, MATH1011, MATH1906, ENVX1001

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students who have previously successfully studied calculus at a level at least equivalent to HSC Mathematics are prohibited.
Semester 1
MATH1013
Mathematical Modelling
3    A HSC Mathematics or a credit or higher in MATH1111
N MATH1003, MATH1903, MATH1907
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1015
Biostatistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1005, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, BIOM1003, ENVX1001, BUSS1020
Semester 1
MATH1001
Differential Calculus
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1
N MATH1011, MATH1901, MATH1906, MATH1111, ENVX1001
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1002
Linear Algebra
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1902, MATH1014
Semester 1
Summer Main
MATH1003
Integral Calculus and Modelling
3    A HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or MATH1001 or MATH1011 or a credit or higher in MATH1111
N MATH1013, MATH1903, MATH1907
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1004
Discrete Mathematics
3    A HSC Mathematics or MATH1111
N MATH1904
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005
Statistics
3    A HSC Mathematics
N MATH1015, MATH1905, STAT1021, STAT1022, ECMT1010, ENVX1001, BUSS1020
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, ENVX1001
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, 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, ENVX1001, BUSS1020
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, ENVX1001

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 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N MBLG1901
Semester 2
PSYC1001
Psychology 1001
6      Semester 1
Summer Main
Second year
Students must complete:
(i) BCHM2071/2971 or MBLG2071/2971
(ii) BCHM2072/2972
(iii) PHSI2005/2905
(iv) PHSI2006/2906
(v) An additional 24 credit points of intermediate Science electives from Table 1
BCHM2071
Protein Biochemistry
6    A CHEM1101 and CHEM1102
P (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N BCHM2971


Recommended concurrent units of study: MBLG2071 and BCHM2072 for progression to Senior Biochemistry.
Semester 2
BCHM2971
Protein Biochemistry (Advanced)
6    P (Distinction in (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N BCHM2071


Recommended concurrent units of study: (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) and (BCHM2072 or BCHM2972) for progression to Senior Biochemistry.
Semester 2
BCHM2072
Human Biochemistry
6    P (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N BCHM2972. All intermediate BMED units.


This unit is not available to BMedSc students. Recommended concurrent units of study: (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) and BCHM2071 for progression to Senior Biochemistry.
Semester 1
BCHM2972
Human Biochemistry (Advanced)
6    P (Distinction in (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N BCHM2072. All intermediate BMED units.


This unit is not available to BMedSc students. Recommended concurrent units of study: (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) and (BCHM2071 or BCHM2971) for progression to Senior Biochemistry.
Semester 1
MBLG2071
Molecular Biology and Genomics
6    P (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 12 CP of Junior Chemistry
N MBLG2971


Recommended concurrent units of study: (BCHM2071 or BCHM2971) and (BCHM2072 or BCHM2972) for progression to Senior Biochemistry.
Semester 1
MBLG2971
Molecular Biology and Genomics (Adv)
6    P (Distinction in either (MBLG1001 or MBLG901) and 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry
N MBLG2071
Semester 1
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. For all students: 3 credit points from MATH1005, MATH1905 or MATH1015.
N PHSI2905, MECH2901, All intermediate BMED units.


The completion of 6 credit points of MBLG 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. This unit is not available to BMedSc students.
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. 3 credit points drawn from MATH1005, MATH1905 or MATH1015. Approval of Coordinator.
N PHSI2005, MECH2901, All intermediate BMED units.

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. This unit is not available to BMedSc students.
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. For all students: 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015).
N PHSI2906, MECH2901, All intermediate BMED units.


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. This unit is not available to BMedSc students.
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. 3 credit points from (MATH1005, MATH1905, MATH1015). Approval of coordinator.
N PHSI2006, MECH2901, All intermediate BMED units.

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 MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 is highly recommended for progression to Senior Physiology. This unit is not available to BMedSc students.
Semester 2
Third year
Students must complete
(i) a major in Biochemistry or Microbiology or Nutrition and Metabolism or Physiology 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.