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Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Nutrition Science - (Dual Degree)
Australian Catholic University (ACU) - Strathfield Campus, Australia
AUD 26992
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
7
IELTS
94
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
As a nutritionist you will create opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and equitable food supply across the globe. You will understand the science behind food and nutrition including human physiology and biochemistry, and food and culinary nutrition science. The focus on the role of food and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, communities and populations, particularly in at-risk groups, will prepare you for work in the emerging areas of the industry.
In today’s fast-paced and challenging world, understanding human behaviour is a vital skill. The Bachelor of Psychological Science will help you understand human functioning in a broad range of professional settings. You will graduate from the degree having completed a sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a Level 1 Program. This sequence will ensure graduates acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, and develop employable skills that are highly regarded by industry leaders. The degree also helps you prepare for optional further postgraduate study which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist. You will be equipped to make meaningful contributions toward improving the outcomes of clients, customers, colleagues and collaborators in a diverse range of settings including, but not limited to: government departments, private sector, schools, business, and not-for-profit organisations.
Combining the Bachelor of Psychological Science and the Bachelor of Nutrition Science allows for greater insights into both disciplines and, thus, benefits the graduates of the course. For instance, knowledge gained from the Bachelor of Nutrition Science can be applied by clinical psychologists working with eating disordered populations for better treatment outcomes. Further, health psychologists working with chronically ill populations, such as with people with heart disease or Type 2 diabetes, will benefit from knowledge in the area of nutrition science. Nutritionists will benefit from the knowledge gained from a Bachelor of Psychological Science which covers the motivations for eating behaviours, how habits are formed, ways to increase behavioural change, and empathetic and culturally appropriate communication skills. In recent years, there has been a shift in the practice of many nutrition professionals in the area of cardiovascular disease risk factor management, and more specifically overweight and obesity. The focus has shifted away from a reductionist approach to incorporate more holistic strategies to assist clients to change their lives, including their eating behaviours, through the use of mindfulness, and body-acceptance and inclusivity, breaking down diet culture and using non-diet approaches with more successful outcomes. In addition to the professional practice of nutritionists/dietitians and psychologists, research on eating behaviours and approaches to change eating behaviour will only be enriched when researchers come to such topics with an understanding of both disciplines. There is the potential for graduates of this double degree to make a real impact on the lives of individuals, groups and communities through interventions that result in positive changes to health.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 28 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
26992
Tuition Fee
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Free
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(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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Australian Catholic University International Student Scholarships reward commencing undergraduate and postgraduate international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic merit in prior studies.
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Student type | Future or Commencing Students |
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This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria, by the scholarship application close date:
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Application Process |
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
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Selection Criteria |
Applications are assessed based on academic merit. The Selection Committee may give consideration to the diversity of the source countries of applicants and the courses in which they are enrolled (including across a spread of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and campuses). |
Selection Process | Recipients will be selected by a Selection Committee consisting of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global and Educational Pathways), the Executive Dean of each Faculty (or nominee), The Associate Director, Strategic Support and Operations, the Associate Director, Global Marketing and Partnerships. In considering applications, in addition to the eligibility and selection criteria, the Selection Committee may give consideration to the diversity of the source countries of applicants and the courses in which they are enrolled (including across a spread of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and campuses). |
Ongoing requirements |
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
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ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship
ACU Student Accommodation aims to support international students with the cost of accommodation whilst studying at ACU in Australia. The ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship is designed to encourage international students to choose to stay in ACU Student Accommodation which engages students from a range of backgrounds, with equally diverse aspirations and support needs.
Applying early gives you the best chance for consideration. Conditional offers will be made while this scholarship is open for applications.
Scholarship type | Equity |
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The scholarship provides a 20% reduction of ACU Student Accommodation fees paid towards a 12-month rental agreement in the ACU property and room type of your choice. (The Scholarship only applies to ACU student accommodation. It does not apply to any non-ACU accommodation).
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This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
These offers are subject to the availability of rooms at your chosen campus. You may be contacted by ACU Student Accommodation for further clarification about room availability. Accommodation Scholarships are limited to one per student. If you are awarded and accept multiple Accommodation Scholarships, the Scholarships Office will contact you to confirm which award you will accept. The Scholarships Office reserves the right to rescind multiple offers so that you are awarded a single Accommodation Scholarship. Students are welcome to reapply for another accommodation scholarship at the end of their rental agreement. |
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Ongoing requirements |
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