Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas including:

• Clinical dietetics
• Sports nutrition
• Private practice
• Food service management
• Corporate health and wellness
• Nutrition communications and media
• Community and public health nutrition
• Nutrition and dietetic research

Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia

Please visit Recommended Program Structures for guidance on study plans.

Due to program sequencing, students may not be able to commence the postgraduate program immediately on completion of their undergraduate degree. International students should be aware that the Australian immigration authority may require them to return home before commencing their postgraduate degree and seek advice accordingly.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science program comprises 24 subjects, as follows:

University core subjects (3)

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)
• CORE11-002 Leadership and Team Dynamics (CORE 2)
• CORE11-003 Ethical Thought and Action (CORE 3)

• Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Foundation subjects (7)

• Australia's Health Issues and Priorities (HPER11-101)
• Biological and Physical Chemistry (BMED12-119)
• Cell Biology (BMED11-203)
• Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
• Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
• Medical Biochemistry 1 (BMED11-205)
• Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)

Advanced discipline subjects (6)

• Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
• Human Organ Systems 2 (BMED12-114)
• Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)
• Medical and Molecular Genetics (BMED11-207)
• Microbiology (BMED11-206)
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (BMED12-120)

Students must then complete the Pre-Health Professional major to be eligible to progress into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program.

Pre-Health professional Major

Complete eight subjects:

• Exploring Human Disease (BMED13-125)
• Food, Nutrition and Health (NUTR11-101)
• Health Communication (HPER12-103)
• Human Control Systems (BMED11-112)
• Immunology (BMED13-216)
• Laboratory Medicine (BMED12-118)

Plus two subjects from the following options:

• Exercise, Health and Disease (SPEX12-310)
• Human Nutrition (NUTR13-101)
• Molecular Diagnostics (BMED13-214)
• Sport & Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101)
• Introduction to Psychology: Biology and Personality (PSYC11-100) 
• Introduction to Psychology: Learning and Social (PSYC11-101) 

A student must complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre Health Professional major) with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.  Students must also complete any compliance requirements.  

Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

Semester 1 (May start)

• Nutrition and Food Science (NUTR71-100)
• Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (NUTR71-101)
• Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (NUTR71-102)
• Nutrition Issues and Priorities (NUTR71-103)

Semester 2

• Clinical Dietetics A (NUTR71-104)
• Food Service Dietetics (NUTR71-106)
• Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (NUTR71-105)
• Public Health Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-107)

Semester 3

• Clinical Dietetics B (NUTR71-109)
• Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (NUTR71-110)
• Professional Placement Internship – Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR71-703)
• Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management A (NUTR71-700)

Semester 4

• Health Research Design and Planning (NUTR71-114)
• Sports Nutrition (NUTR71-115)
• Professional Placement Internship – Food Service Management (NUTR71-702)
• Professional Placement Internship – Individual Case Management B (NUTR71-701)

Semester 5

• Management and Leadership for Nutrition Health Professionals (NUTR71-117)
• Nutrition Research Internship A (30 credit points) (NUTR73-700)

Semester 6

• Nutrition Research Internship B (30 credit points) (NUTR73-701)
• International Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-118)

*Subject names and structure may change

Please refer to the individual program pages for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program fees.

To support students during the economic crisis created by the current pandemic, financial aid will be provided to students in Semester 2 in 2020. This is in the form of a one-off tuition fee relief, which will be a 20% reduction in Semester 2 tuition fees. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions.  

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

In addition, this program requires successful completion of:

• English; and either
• Maths B or Physics or equivalent (students without the equivalent of Maths B or Physics will be required to successfully complete a bridging subject in one of those disciplines).

The following table provides comparative information for those domestic students admitted into this program wholly or partly on the basis of OP/ATAR in January semester 2019.

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.

Students must complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre Health Professional major) with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, as well as complete any compulsory compliance requirements.

To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, then email [email protected]  and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.

International Secondary School students

For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.

A student must complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pre Health Professional major) with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, as well as complete any compulsory compliance requirements.

To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, then email [email protected]  and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
• Bond University Diploma programs
• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

Through your internships during the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, you will develop competence in the areas of medical nutrition therapy, food service dietetics, and community and public health nutrition, plus an additional setting based on your area of dietetic interest. This may include sports nutrition, private practice, food industry, corporate health, food and health charities, aged care, nutrition communications and media, or paediatric nutrition.

In addition, you will complete an international nutrition placement abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics.

Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice (MNDP) program has Full accreditation with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) up until 30 March 2023. Graduates from MNDP program are eligible to become DAA members with dietetic qualifications, and to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program.

The University is required to maintain a current accreditation status as outlined in the DAA accreditation process which is outlined at www.daa.asn.au > Universities & recognition of qualifications > Accreditation of dietetic programs > Manual for accreditation of dietetic programs.