In the first year students enrol in four junior subjects per semester. These must include mathematics, chemistry, biology and one subject chosen from computer science, physics or psychology. Two of these subjects in each semester are normally studied at the advanced level. In second year all students take subjects in nutritional science, biochemistry and physiology.
Nutritional science is taught at the advanced level.
Students who would like to obtain accreditation as a dietitian need to study for a fourth year. Career opportunities Career opportunities include dietetics, work in the food industry, food provision, education and public relations. Other possibilities include a career in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, public health or other health related disciplines and clinical studies. A research career is also possible. Assumed Knowledge 2 unit mathematics and 2 unit chemistry and 2 unit biology or 2 unit physics.