The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 16,445 postgraduate students
  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

  • Bachelor

This three-year wellness program can shape your future career in health.Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.Your score must be equivalent to the required...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2325, 073759D
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$39,536 per year / $118,608 total

About this course

Explore the human body across a range of areas, including nutrition, preventative health, and sport and exercise psychology.

You'll learn about the role proper nutrition and regular exercise plays in achieving health and happiness, and gain the skills to succeed in a range of health-related roles.

With flexible course options, you can design your program to fit your career goals. This program will provide you with the required foundational study for entry into a range of postgraduate degrees including:

  • Master of Dietetics Studies
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Master of Physiotherapy Studies
  • Master of Audiology Studies
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
  • Master of Speech Pathology Studies
  • Master of Sports Coaching

If you're a domestic student interested in becoming a dietitian, we also offer a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies provisional entry pathway, which guarantees your place in the master's program (subject to requirements).

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Learn from health educators and industry experts who are leaders in the fields of exercise and nutrition.
  • Offers a wide selection of courses so you can design your program towards your interests and career goals.
  • Gain hands-on experience in exercise performance testing, assessing body composition, recipe modification and movement analysis.
  • Study in exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories, and a specialist dietetics demonstration space.

3 in the world for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Australia for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Nutrition assistant
  • Fitness and weight loss consultant
  • Health and well-being consultant