Bachelor of
Nutrition /
Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition)
Build your future in nutrition and sport with UniSC’s integrated Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition).
This hands‑on pathway takes you from a strong foundation in nutrition science to advanced, accredited dietetic practice - preparing you to make a real impact in health and performance. You will work with athletes and active individuals, understand how to manage chronic and acute disease through diet, and learn from nutrition and dietetic experts who have worked at the cutting edge of sport and clinical settings.
You will gain practical experience in state-of-the-art kitchens and labs. Advance your clinical skills, medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based practice, while focusing on sport and exercise nutrition, community health, consultancy skills and entrepreneurship – and graduate ready to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact on individual and community health and wellbeing.
In this program you will:
- Learn the science of food and nutrition from accredited practising dietitians
- Discover how the body uses nutrients across populations and life stages
- Develop hands‑on practical skills in in UniSC’s specialised teaching kitchens
- Progress into an accredited* sports dietetics qualification working with athletes and active individuals
- Build advanced skills for private practice, community health, consultancy and high‑performance sport
* Subject to accreditation with Dietitians Australia
Study locations
Please note: The Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) is currently only offered from our Moreton Bay campus
Career opportunities include:
- Sport and exercise nutrition
- Consultancy with sporting teams and organisations
- High performance sport professions
- Nutrition marketing, public relation and support for food industry
- Nutrition policy development
- Public health nutrition and health promotion
- Private practice as a sports and general dietitian
- Community or Corporate nutritionist
- Food service and menu support
- Food industry professional
- Research and education
Your undergraduate study sequence will follow the structure of the Bachelor of Nutrition, followed by the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition).
As part of the combined program, you will only need to complete 120 units at the Masters level, instead of the standard 192 units. Program information including study sequences and course information can be found on the program pages:
Domestic students
Indicative 2026 fees (CSP): A$10,519*
Commonwealth supported places are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government so that students only pay 'student contribution" amounts. The student contribution amount will vary depending on the course you are studying and how much funding the Government provides.
If you accept a Commonwealth supported place you are a Commonwealth supported student. As a Commonwealth supported student you must make a contribution towards the cost of your education (unless you are enrolled in Enabling or Tertiary Preparation Pathway courses) with the majority of the cost met by the Commonwealth Government.
Commonwealth supported places are only available to domestic students. As a domestic student you are entitled to a Commonwealth supported place in an eligible program if you:
- meet the citizenship and residency requirements
- complete an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF)
- meet the University's entry requirements for your chosen program.
* This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on courses selected and are subject to yearly increases.
You may be eligible for a government loan to defer payment. Learn more about fees.
Explore scholarships and bursaries to help you cover the costs of study.
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank of TBC*
Provisional direct entry into the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition): A limited number of places are available to high achieving students who have completed Year 12 no more than three (3) years before admission, have not previously attempted any tertiary study at diploma level or higher and satisfy the English language requirements of the Master's program.
Provisional direct entry sets aside a future place in the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition). Students admitted into this provisional pathway must complete the Bachelor of Nutrition in 3 years and achieve a cumulative program GPA of at least 5.0; the university may withdraw an offer if the student does not enrol in the Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) in the year following completion of the Bachelor of Nutrition program.
To apply for the Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics Sports Nutrition), use the QTAC code 013542 (Moreton Bay) or 014542 (Sunshine Coast). Please note, the Master’s program is only offered at the Moreton Bay campus.
Recommended Prior Study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Additional entry information
Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.
Prerequisites are minimum entry requirements and must be completed for offer of admission.
Recommended prior study is recommended but not required.
Subjects are expressed as Queensland senior subjects at level 3 and 4 completion level with grade of C. Refer to Subject prerequisite equivalents for more information.
The thresholds presented here are from the Semester 1 2025 admissions intake and represent the minimum adjusted score (ATAR/Selection Rank) that was considered for an offer of a place to all applicants for that intake, as at the 16 January 2025 offer round. Minimum thresholds are subject to change each intake and should be used as a guide only for future intakes.
Learn more about ATARs and Selection Ranks.
Please note, adjustment factors towards an applicant's ATAR/selection rank do not apply to all UniSC programs. Learn more about Access UniSC.
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