Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (BENS)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
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.
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 Studies
Email: student.enquiries@hms.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6240
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
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.
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
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 UQ International.
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.
How to applyWhy study the Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences?
The Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is offered to students wishing to gain a generalist background in the exercise sciences and nutrition sciences. This program offers students the opportunity to undertake a breadth of study in the field of human movement studies (eg biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology) and nutrition (eg food science, food and society, nutrition and disease). The degree will not offer specific professional preparation but will serve as an important entry point into postgraduate honours and a range of postgraduate coursework programs including the Master of Dietetics.
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.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
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 any second or third level course in the BESS or BHSPE list.
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.
