Previous code:  MT3044.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes, however the following restrictions apply. 

This testamur major is available as an elective major for Bachelor of Science students only.

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 program requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.

Location

Location (Specialisation)

Campus	Mode	Advice
Campbelltown Campus	Internal	Dr Christine Hutchison
Hawkesbury Campus	Internal	Dr Christine Hutchison
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	Internal	Dr Christine Hutchison

Recommended Sequence

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.

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Bachelor of 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.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
NATS 1019	Scientific Literacy	10
CHEM 1008	Introductory Chemistry	10
NATS 1009	Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	10
Select one of the following:		10
MATH 1014	Mathematics 1A
MATH 1026	Quantitative Thinking
MATH 1003	Biometry
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
BIOS 1012	Cell Biology	10
CHEM 1012	Essential Chemistry	10
PROC 1005	Introduction to Food Science	10
select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042	Biochemistry	10
PROC 2002	Innovative Foods	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 1010	Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	10
BIOS 2021	Metabolism	10
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
Select one electives		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3040	Topics in Medical Science	10
HLTH 3020	Global Nutrition and Food	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
HLTH 3001	Applied Nutrition	10
HLTH 3019	Nutrition, Health and Disease	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	240

Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science with a major in Human Nutrition requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Autumn session		Credit Points
NATS 1019	Scientific Literacy	10
CHEM 1008	Introductory Chemistry	10
NATS 1009	Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	10
Select one of the following:		10
MATH 1014	Mathematics 1A
MATH 1026	Quantitative Thinking
MATH 1003	Biometry
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
BIOS 1012	Cell Biology	10
CHEM 1012	Essential Chemistry	10
PROC 1005	Introduction to Food Science	10
select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042	Biochemistry	10
PROC 2002	Innovative Foods	10
NATS 2001	Advanced Science Project A	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 1010	Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	10
BIOS 2021	Metabolism	10
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
NATS 2002	Advanced Science Project B	10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3040	Topics in Medical Science	10
HLTH 3020	Global Nutrition and Food	10
NATS 3043	Advanced Science Research Project C	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
HLTH 3001	Applied Nutrition	10
HLTH 3019	Nutrition, Health and Disease	10
NATS 3043	Advanced Science Research Project C	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	240

Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science

Qualification for the award of Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Human Nutrition requires the successful completion of 250 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1		Credit Points
Year 1: College subjects
Standard 3-term year
Preparatory subject
CHEM 0001	Chemistry (WSTC Prep)	10
Eight university-level subjects
BIOS 1014	Cell Biology (WSTC)	10
CHEM 1013	Essential Chemistry (WSTC)	10
NATS 1020	Scientific Literacy (WSTC)	10
CHEM 1009	Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)	10
NATS 1009	Human Anatomy and Physiology 1	10
BIOS 1003	Biodiversity (WSTC)	10
Choose one of		10
MATH 1027	Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
MATH 1004	Biometry (WSTC)
Choose one of		10
NATS 1030	Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC)
PROC 1007	Introduction to Food Science (WSTC)
	Credit Points	90
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042	Biochemistry	10
PROC 2002	Innovative Foods	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
NATS 1010	Human Anatomy and Physiology 2	10
BIOS 2021	Metabolism	10
NATS 3044	Complex Case Studies in Science	10
Select one elective		10
	Credit Points	40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3040	Topics in Medical Science	10
HLTH 3020	Global Nutrition and Food	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
Spring session
HLTH 3001	Applied Nutrition	10
HLTH 3019	Nutrition, Health and Disease	10
Select two electives		20
	Credit Points	40
	Total Credit Points	250

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