About the course

This double degree is for students who want to combine their passion for health and exercise with nutrition. Through theoretical and practical learning you will become an expert in all aspects of exercise and sport science, and nutrition and food sciences, and graduate with the skills needed to design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity for active people, including athletes and sporting professionals.

　　The exercise and sport science component prepares you to provide counselling to athletes, enhanced rehabilitation services, and to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of the population. The nutrition and food science component will allow you to become an expert in all aspects of nutrition and food sciences and be ready to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community.

　　You will learn from world-class industry experts in an environment that provides opportunities for practical learning. You will also practice skills learned in the workplace when you complete industry placements, and will benefit from our strong ties with companies and associations in the field. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

　　Recent secondary education

　　Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

　　AND

　　Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or

　　Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

　　Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

　　Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

　　OR

　　Higher education study

　　Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or

　　Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

　　OR

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET)

　　Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above

　　OR

　　Work and life experience

　　Qualify for Special Entry, or

　　Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or

　　Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

　　IELTS total [6.5] IELTS reading [6.5] IELTS writing [6.5] IELTS speaking [6.5] IELTS listening [6.5].TOEFL PBT- 577 with TWE of 5. TOEFL IBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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