Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (BENS)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2325
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 English, plus either Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Email: hmns@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6240
Web: www.hmns.uq.edu.au
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2015
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2015)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
48
Program code
2325
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 English, plus either Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 073759D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
AQF level
AQF level 7
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Web: www.hmns.uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences?
The Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences offers a flexible three year program with a broad coverage of topics in exercise and nutrition sciences.
Students seeking a clinical career (treating or testing patients) may complete this program and then, subject to entry requirements, enrol in a clinical postgraduate degree such as the Doctor of Medicine, Master of Dietetics Studies, Master of Physiotherapy Studies. Students seeking a non-clinical career may complete this program and then, subject to entry requirements, enrol in a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Sports Coaching, Master of Public Health, Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science, and Graduate Diploma in Education. For students seeking Provisional Entry to the Doctor of Medicine, the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a preferred pathway, providing future medical practitioners with a solid grounding in applied sciences, biomedical sciences, health behaviours and preventive health through exercise and nutrition sciences. This degree can lead to a variety of graduate entry roles in exercise, fitness, health and nutrition and serves as an important entry point into a research career.What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year of study.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 English, plus either Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 English, plus either Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 073759D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Careers
To find out about where a career in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences can take you, visit the www.uq.edu.au/health/careers
Program rules for the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#48 from the BENS course list comprising: #16 of core courses from Part A; and #24 from part B; and the balance from - part C; or part D; or as approved by the Head of School
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
