Your Nutrition career starts now with Bond's packaged degrees
Bond University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences sequentially followed by the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enables you to become an accredited practising Dietitian (APD) in just 4 years.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with an understanding of basic and applied sciences as they relate to the human body. It provides a strong foundation for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enabling you to explore common health issues and priorities and gain an understanding of the anatomical, molecular, physiological and psychological processes of health and human function.
Benefit from interactive workshops with industry professionals
As a student dietitian at Bond University, you will benefit from interactive workshops with industry experts, personalised mentoring from academics, and exposure to food, health and business settings throughout the duration of the program. In addition, you will complete an international nutrition placement abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice each comprise 6 semesters delivered over 2 years, with the two sequential degrees being 12 semesters in total. Dependent on the semester of commencement, with University’s three semesters-per-year schedule, these two programs may be completed in just 4 years.
To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.
Key features
- Complete two degrees in four years
- Learn from industry professionals and academics who are currently working in the sector
- Undertake local internships and complete an international nutrition project
About the program
Bond University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences sequentially followed by the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enable you to become an accredited practising Dietitian (APD) in just 4 years.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with an understanding of basic and applied sciences as they relate to the human body. Show more
Bond University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences sequentially followed by the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enable you to become an accredited practising Dietitian (APD) in just 4 years.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences equips you with an understanding of basic and applied sciences as they relate to the human body. It provides a strong foundation for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice, enabling you to explore common health issues and priorities and gain an understanding of the anatomical, molecular, physiological and psychological processes of health and human function.
The Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice is designed to produce highly competitive graduates with comprehensive clinical, food service, public health and sports dietetic skills in both national and international healthcare environments, as well as possessing a solid business acumen and research experience.
As a student dietitian at Bond University, you will benefit from interactive workshops with industry experts, personalised mentoring from academics, and exposure to food, health and business settings throughout the duration of the program. In addition, you will complete an international nutrition placement abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics.
The Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice each comprise 6 semesters delivered over 2 years, with the two sequential degrees being 12 semesters in total. Dependent on the semester of commencement, with University’s three semesters-per-year schedule, these two programs may be completed in just 4 years.
Students admitted into the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice packaged program who complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences (including pre-requisite subjects - please refer to Program Structure and Subjects ) and a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to a 4/7) will automatically progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program.
To take up this package first make an application to the Bachelor of Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application. Show less
| Title | Bachelor of Health Sciences | Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice |
| Mode | On Campus | On Campus |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years |
| Starting semesters | May 2018, September 2018, January 2019, May 2019, September 2019 | May 2018, May 2019, May 2020 |
| Program type | Bachelors degree | Masters Extended |
| Study area | Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Program code | CC-60012 | CC-63041 |
| CRICOS code | 063068C | 089734D |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] | |
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 Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Health Sciences 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
Compulsory subjects (15)
- Australia's Health Issues and Priorities (HPER11-101)
- Cell Biology (BMED11-203)
- Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
- Food, Nutrition and Health (NUTR11-101)
- Global Health Issues (BMED12-123)
- Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)
- Health Communication (HPER12-103)
- Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)
- Human Organ Systems 2 (BMED12-114)
- Human Control Systems (BMED11-112)
- Introduction to Chemistry (BMED11-101)
- Introduction to Psychology, Biology and Personality (PSYC11-100)
- Medical and Molecular Genetics (BMED11-207)
- Microbiology (BMED11-206)
- Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)
Directed options (6)
Complete six (6) subjects from the following electives:
- Biological and Physical Chemistry (BMED12-119)
- Biological Psychology (PSYC12-214)
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC12-315)
- Drugs and Behaviour (PSYC13-308)
- Elementary Maths (STAT10-100)
- Exercise Health and Disease (SPEX12-310)
- Exploring Human Disease (BMED13-125)
- Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)
- Human Nutrition (NUTR13-101)
- Immunology (BMED13-216)
- Introduction to Psychology: Learning and Social (PSYC11-101)
- Laboratory Medicine (BMED12-118)
- Love, Sex and Relationships (PSYC11-116)
- Medical Biochemistry 1 (BMED11-205)
- Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)
- Molecular Diagnostics (BMED13-214)
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (BMED12-120)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise 1 (SPEX11-101)
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2 (SPEX13-311)
- Physiology of Exercise (SPEX12-306)
- Principles of Biomechanics (SPEX11-303)
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101
Students must select and complete the following two Directed Options subjects to be eligible to progress into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice program:
- Medical Biochemistry 1 (BMED11-205)
- Medical Biochemistry 2 (BMED12-209)
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
The program fees for the Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice are:
- Please refer to the individual program pages.
- Please refer to the individual program pages.
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.
Students must complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences (including pre-requisite subjects, please refer to Program Structure and Subjects) 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 Health Sciences, then email [email protected] and a Bond Staff member will assist to add the second part of the package to your application.
In the January semester 2017 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is not reliable.
Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at Bond University in the January semester 2017.
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 Health Sciences (including pre-requisite subjects, please refer to Program Structure and Subjects) 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 Health Sciences, 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.
Key dates
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 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 project abroad to obtain a global perspective on nutrition and dietetics.
* There will be additional personal costs for undertaking placements in Australia and overseas. Refer to additional compulsory costs
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.