Nutrition

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation) provides you with the opportunity to work in an exciting and rewarding career in one of three specialist areas, pathology, clinical investigation or nutrition.  Each of the specialist areas explores relevant health and disease issues.

In order to help you determine your desired and most suited career path, you will gain exposure to foundation knowledge in sciences, study and research skills and health professional practice throughout your first year of study in this degree. You will decide on your specialist interest area at the end of your first year of study.  

Medical laboratory scientists, specialising in pathology, examine bodily samples to assist in making a diagnosis regarding a patient’s medical condition. 

Clinical physiologists (clinical investigation scientists) measure function within the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system to exclude or confirm disease and then monitor progress in response to therapy. 

Nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs, provide advice on healthy eating practices and help people modify eating behaviour when needed.

Each program has been developed in consultation with key industry bodies and professionals and incorporates up to 480 hours of work-integrated learning during each three-year program. This ensures that you graduate with the practical skills required to be career-ready and highly attractive to prospective employers. If you choose  to study the program by distance education, you have the flexibility to fit study with their work and other lifestyle commitments.  There is also an option to exit the degree program after successful completion of the first 16 courses with an Associate Degree of Medical Science (Specialisation).

For program information including duration and campus availability please see Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Nutrition program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.