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- If you're interested in helping people
understand the connection between diet and health,
then we're here to help you reach your goal.
With our Bachelor of Nutrition Science,
you'll discover the nutrient composition of foods
and the relationship that food and nutrition
has with the development and prevention of disease
and healthy wellbeing.
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- So why should you study nutrition science at ACU?
One great reason,
is because ACU graduates get jobs.
In Australia were first for graduate employment
and second for graduate employer satisfaction.
We also rank in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
We give you the skills to translate the science
of food and nutrition to promote healthy eating
and lifestyles to individuals,
communities and populations.
Our supportive and experienced staff
will help you gain a comprehensive understanding
of the role of food and nutrition
in health and disease across the lifespan
and across different cultural and religious groups.
You'll explore the role of food in broader society
and consider issues related to food production
and food sustainability, food policy and food regulation.
You'll also examine methods for assessing dietary intake
and the composition of foods
and obtain real skills to design and develop
a new food product.
Your study with work-related placement available
in three units,
will set the stage for a fulfilling career
with significant growth potential,
with nutrition linked closely to national health priorities,
both here and overseas.
Our Bachelor of Nutrition Science
allows you to focus your studies
through a range of majors and minors.
We offer a major in culinary and nutrition science,
an emerging field of study and work
for nutrition scientists.
Other majors include food science and public health,
if you're studying in Melbourne,
and our minors include sports nutrition,
exercise and sports science
and international development,
again, if you're studying in Melbourne.
By studying with us,
you'll have so many options for future careers.
Our graduates will pursue careers
as community and public health nutritionists,
food and nutrition researchers and educators,
policy influencers,
food science and technology professionals,
product development specialists and more.
It's up to you which party take,
but we're here to support you every step of the way
to help you reach your goals.
Another wonderful aspect of studying in ACU,
is that our degrees focus on making a real impact
in the community.
We ensure that they are industry relevant
and our graduates are eligible to apply for registration
as a nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia
or the NSA.
You'll learn from a range of knowledgeable academics.
Our lecturers have experience working in a range
of food and nutrition settings
and bring the latest research
and practice expectations into class.
This means that right from the first semester,
you're learning the skills that employers are looking for.
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- The nutrition science courses we offer nationally include,
the Bachelor of Nutrition Science,
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
and the Bachelor of Nutrition Science
and Bachelor of Business Administration.
It's important to note that our course offerings
do vary across campuses.
So make sure you check out the website or course guides
to find out more.
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You have the chance to complete an optional 50 to 140 hours
of work placement during your studies.
If you choose,
you can work in the food and food service industry,
with sporting teams, in acute and community health services,
or many other workplaces.
You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours
of community engagement in your final year.
This experience allows you to contribute
to a food nutrition related project in the community,
such as planning and providing cooking classes for refugees,
food nutrition education for vulnerable groups,
or working with organizations
to develop urban and kitchen garden programs.
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We have a range of study abroad opportunities
you can get involved with in the future.
You can choose to complete a unit at our Rome campus
or head to the UK, USA or Europe for a few weeks,
a semester or longer.
For example,
you can go on our food and culture study tour,
which takes you overseas for two to three weeks.
And don't forget,
we offer many scholarships to help you along the way.
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- If you're worried you won't get
into your preferred course, don't panic.
That's why we offer a range of entry and pathway programs.
Pathway programs can act as a stepping stone
into your chosen degree.
At ACU, we offer foundation, certificate
and diploma programs,
which once completed can be used to gain entry
into a range of bachelor's degrees.
We also have articulation agreements
with TAFEs and colleges.
So, you might be able to use credit
from those courses to get into ACU.
It's important to note that not all ACU degrees
have pathway programs.
So make sure you check out what's relevant
for your desired course.
You may also wish to explore our entry programs
and adjustment factors.
These are a way of boosting your chance of success
with your first application
and are often based on your personal background,
such as, if you went to school in a regional area,
experienced financial hardship,
or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
We also offer programs for veterans and elite athletes
and performers.
And if you're in year 12,
you should check out ACU Guarantee,
our early offer program that assesses you
for entry to ACU based on your year 11 results.
You can head to our website for more information
about these programs.
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- As a university,
we've grown rapidly over the past few years,
but our classes are the perfect size.
You won't get lost in the crowd.
Your lecturers will know your name.
They're here to support and mentor you
and you'll make great friends and strong networks.
In terms of your schedule,
if you're a full-time student,
you're typically study three to four days a week.
If you're a part-time student,
it will be more like one or two days each week.
The number of days you spend on campus each week,
will depend on how your units are timetabled.
As a full-time student,
you might be able to fit it all into three days,
or you might have classes across more days.
We know timetables are important to you,
which is why ACU has just introduced
a new timetabling system
to help you secure classes
that suit you best.
Now, here's what you need to know about assessments.
We are committed to authentic assessment tasks
that reflect the kinds of work that nutrition scientists
do in the real world.
Assessments involve written reports,
analysis of diets and recipes,
practical evaluations,
new food product design and development,
workbooks, presentations and exams.
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- If later on you want to further your career,
change jobs or up-skill,
we have a range of options.
For example,
we offer the Bachelor of Nutrition Science with Honours,
which is a one-year entry research degree,
the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition Science,
the Master of Dietetic Practice
and the Master or Doctor of Philosophy.
For students who want to study dietetics,
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science at ACU
has been designed to meet the accreditation standards
of Dieticians Australia
for entry into post-graduate dietetic studies,
including our Master of Dietetic Practice.
- Thank you for joining us today.
Don't forget,
You can always find more information online,
at our events, in our course guides
or by contacting AskACU.
Good luck with your journey to university.
We hope to welcome you to ACU soon.
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