About the course

The Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) prepares you for a career promoting physical, psychological and social aspects of health and wellbeing.

　　You'll have access to the latest technology and facilities at Swinburne – we’re the only university in Australia with MRI and MEG labs on campus.

　　Plus, all Professional degrees feature a built-in 12-month paid work placement.

　　Your major

　　If you've put dietitian or nutritionist on your career menu, major in nutrition and graduate as a nutritionist or continue to a Master of Dietetics.

　　In this hands-on, lab-based major you’ll learn how food affects the world today, exploring areas such as contemporary lifestyle-diseases, food security and sustainability, metabolic and biochemical functions, biological, psychological and cultural factors impacting our food choices, nutrition across lifespans, and digital health.

　　Your industry experience

　　All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. This Professional Degree features a mandatory 12-month paid professional work placement. You'll benefit from Swinburne’s unique industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree. 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: AU$153,360

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hawthorn
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Hawthorn

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Swinburne University of Technology

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate Year 12 qualification.

　　VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.

　　Swinburne?s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)

　　International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma standard entry ? 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

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