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University of Canberra

Suburb , ACT ,Australia

Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Human Nutrition - HLHL01

Combine the skills and knowledge of a coach or sports scientist with that of a nutritionist by studying the national capital’s fittest double degree!

The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition course combines the scientific health and human movement studies behind elite sports, including human physiology and anatomy, with pathobiology, food and consumer science and studies in food nutrition in sport.

You’ll develop a unique blend of skills from our expert teachers, including the delivery of clinically focused personalised support and the methods and applications used in the science of human movement – all while gaining a clear and critical understanding of the psychological, social and cultural aspects of food’s relationship to health and wellbeing in sport. 

If you’re interested in cutting-edge pathways to postgraduate study that will give you an edge and hands-on work opportunities that maximise athletic performance at the elite level, this is the course for you. Apply for the ultimate fitness test today. 

Campus Information

Canberra, Bruce

The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus. Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone. Student accommodation, an on-campus medical and counselling centre, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Public Hospital, Belconnen Shopping Mall and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

A UC Health Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Human Nutrition double degree opens doors in a range of sectors in the innovative world of sports and nutrition science as well as the education and health arenas, including:

  • exercise physiology
  • sports administration
  • sports nutrition
  • dietetics
  • exercise scientist
  • biomechanics
  • policy development
  • public health
  • program co-ordination and welfare
  • coaching
  • biological and medical sciences
  • rehabilitation services
  • training and fitness instruction
  • aged care
  • research
  • physical education
  • health administration, promotion and research
  • food regulation.

PSW Opportunity

Major Cities

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane

Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates

Cities and major regional centres

  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
  • Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong
  • Hobart

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an 
additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa)

Regional centres and other regional areas

All other locations 
(list of cities)

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa 
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.


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