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Torrens University
Wakefield Street Campus
88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Australia
Wakefield Street Campus
88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 099642C
Level of study: Undergraduate
Summary
Evidence-based clinical nutrition is underpinned by the holistic understanding of nutritional principles, food as medicine traditions, therapeutics and nutritional biochemistry. Clinical Nutrition Practitioners understand and address the nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors which impact wellbeing throughout the lifespan, during illness and disease. This is achieved through personalized nutrition education and the development of a treatment and prevention plan which includes therapeutic meal planning, nutritional supplementation and prescription.
Blended course delivery including face to face and flexible online study options (some coursework must be completed face to face to meet industry requirements).
In this course you will study how nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors can impact our health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will gain hands-on experience at the Wellbeing Centre under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, treating public patients. This will prepare you to confidently start practice in the community.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Health science & clinical assessment
Lifespan nutrition
Food as medicine
Clinical nutrition therapeutics & clinical studies
Evidence-based clinical nutritional management
Nutrition clinical practicum
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
21,800 Per Year
Read more65,400 for the entire course |
01 Jun 2020 14 Sep 2020 |
3 years Self study / online (with attendance) |
Fitzroy Campus 25 Victoria Street Melbourne Victoria 3065 Australia |
Entry criteria
Students are required to complete international Qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12.
Applicants are eligible to be considered for a place in a Torrens University Australia undergraduate program if they have one of the following:
A completed higher education qualification at AQF level 5 (diploma) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
Successful completion of at least 1 EFTSL (equivalent full time student load, or one full year) of an AQF level 6 (Associate Degree) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or another accredited higher education provider
A completed vocational education qualification at AQF level 4 (Certificate IV) or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 6.0 (min. sub-score 5.5); Test of English as a Foreign (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test: 550; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet Based Test (iBT): 60-78 (min. 18 in writing); Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 (no skill score <42); Cambridge English Requirements (B2 First = First Certificate Exam and C1 Advanced = CAE): Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169, achievable in B2 First or C1 Advanced. No less than 162 in any paper; Occupational English Test (OET): C