Human Nutrition, Testamur Major (T125)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T125
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
| 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.
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| PROC 1005 | Introduction to Food Science | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| PROC 2002 | Innovative Foods | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| HLTH 3020 | Global Nutrition and Food | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HLTH 3001 | Applied Nutrition | 10 |
| HLTH 3019 | Nutrition, Health and Disease | 10 |
| Choose 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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| PROC 1005 | Introduction to Food Science | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| PROC 2002 | Innovative Foods | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| NATS 3044 | Complex Case Studies in Science | 10 |
| NATS 3045 | Work Internship for Science Professionals | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 60 | |
| 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 |
| Choose 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 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 260 | |
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.
| 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 1029 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) | 10 |
| PROC 1007 | Introduction to Food Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | ||
| Biometry (WSTC) | ||
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| PROC 2002 | Innovative Foods | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| NATS 3044 | Complex Case Studies in Science | 10 |
| NATS 3045 | Work Internship for Science Professionals | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 60 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| HLTH 3020 | Global Nutrition and Food | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HLTH 3001 | Applied Nutrition | 10 |
| HLTH 3019 | Nutrition, Health and Disease | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 270 | |