University
University of Otago
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Majoring in Human Nutrition
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2023
Campus
University of Otago
Summary
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.
Why study Human Nutrition?
Nutrition affects everyone, making human nutrition relevant to all. With new knowledge and skills, you will be able to make a real difference at the global, national, community and whanau levels. You will also learn about yourself while you study. Studying human nutrition opens doors to career opportunities in a variety of disciplines, both in New Zealand and worldwide. It also provides all the background required to enter our postgraduate programmes to become a registered nutritionist or dietitian. You’ll learn from world-leading experts who will provide you with the most up-to-date information in their specialist areas.
Career opportunities
We will equip you with skills that can be used in a number of careers. Our graduates work in the health sector, government organisations, corporations, research, teaching, high-performance sport, private practice, and the food industry. Maori and Pacific graduates are often sought after, particularly by health providers across the country.
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) is also available.
A specific aim of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree is to develop advanced theoretical and research skills and in so doing to provide a platform for an advanced professional or academic career.
Entry criteria
We recognise many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
We also accept the following international qualifications:
- International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8
- A minimum of CCC across the NCUK IFY
- Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution.
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic - IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
- Internet-based TOEFL - Score of 80 (writing 20)
- Paper-based TOEFL - Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) & Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
- CIE - E grade or higher in any one of AS English Language, AS Literature in English or AS Language & Literature in English; OR meeting the NCEA literacy requirements
- GCE A or AS English Language, Literature in English, Language and Literature in English & GCE AS level General Paper (English) - Grade C or higher
- IB - English at Higher or Standard level in Language A: literature, Language A: language and literature, or at Higher Level in Language B
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 50 with no communicative skills score below 42.
- LanguageCert - International ESOL: C1 Expert (LRWS) with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
- NZCEL - NZCEL 4 Academic endorsement
- ELA pathway programmes - Successful completion of the English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies (EPUS) with a C Grade
- FCertEAP - Successful completion of the certificate with a C Grade
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