About Bachelor Of Nutrition And Dietetics (honours) in University of Newcastle

What you will study

UON’s Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics combines theoretical and scientific knowledge with practical learning to ensure you’re well-prepared for a career in nutrition and dietetics. You will:

• Train in the science of human nutrition and health and gain skills to contribute to global wellbeing.
• Learn critical problem-solving and communication skills to support an individual’s understanding of the relationship between food and health.
• Choose to study electives that interest you, such as sports nutrition.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the ever-evolving field of nutrition and dietetics.

Career opportunities

University of Newcastle health and medicine students are sought after by employers. In 2018, 88% of nutrition and dietetics graduates secured employment within four months of graduating.

The field of nutrition and dietetics is growing swiftly, providing our graduates with an array of interesting and rewarding career options. Take a look below for some possible job options after this degree.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with 13 points or from ISC with 83%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS : 6 With minimum of 6.0 in each band 
• TOEFL : 60 Overall score between 60-78 with the following scores in each band-
• Reading= 13-18
• Listening= 12-19
• Speaking= 18-19
• Writing= 21-23
• PTE : 50 Overall score of 50-57 

University of Newcastle Highlights

University of Newcastle The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The tuition fee at the University of Newcastle differs depending upon the degree level and whether one is receiving commonwealth assistance, international education or studying part-time.
• Program cost for some popular undergraduate courses is given below-

• Program cost for some popular graduate courses is stated below-

Accommodation Cost

The institute provides its applicants with an option of choosing a mode of accommodation that suits their needs and requirements best. The cost of different types of accommodation available to aspirants seeking admission to UON is as follows: 

Other expenses

Estimated overall expenditure of a year (excluding tuition fee): 20,290 AUD.

English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students

English Language Proficiency Test scores are a measure of the English Language fluency of the applicants. The University of Newcastle expects all students to fulfill these test score requirements, including students whose first language is English or have studied in an educational institution whose language of instruction is English for at least 4 years. These tests are conducted to provide a structural base so that there is no hindrance to cope with the syllabi.

Note: These scores are course dependent and may vary from course to course and hence, students are advised to be well aware of the minimum score requirements.