Programme Name | Bachelor of Dietetics and Nutrition (Quota Based) |
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Programme Description | The Bachelor of Dietetics and Nutrition programme prepares graduates to work as professional nutritionists and dieticians in diverse settings. The programme provides the opportunities to gain experience in areas of community nutrition, clinical dietetics and food service management. This programme guideline is compiled in conjunction with FNU Academic and Students Regulations with the endorsement of the Fiji Higher Education Commission. |
Majors | Dietetics, Nutrition |
Minimum Requirement | 1. A pass in Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination (FY13CE) or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 280 out of 400 including English, Biology, Chemistry and one other science subject: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology, Home Science and Agricultural Science OR; 2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5 and/or out of 5.0 including English, Biology, Chemistry and one other science subject: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology, Home Science and Agricultural Science OR; 3. A pass in the Bridging or Unclassified Foundation Science programme with minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5 and/or out of 5.0 including English, Biology, Chemistry and one other science subject: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology, Home science and Agricultural Science OR; 4. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate qualification in the relevant disciplines, qualify to apply with cross-credit (maximum of 80%) if applicable and advanced standing as approved by the HOS of SPHPC and/or Programme Coordinator OR; 5. Applicants may also be admitted to the Bachelor of Dietetics and Nutrition (BDN) programmes who may not meet the requirement on the years of continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning. The Dean may require such an applicant to sit for any specific or general examination as a prerequisite for any such enrolment, or may restrict enrolment only to certain prescribed courses that must be passed to progress further. 6. Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by the Pacific Community (SPC) Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP). 7. If we do not get the prescribed intake number of students, then the MER may be lowered and considered on case by case basis until the prescribed number is reached. All applications will be vetted by School of Public Health and Primary Care BDN admission committee. |
Programme Type | Bachelors Degree |
Credit Points Required | 360 |
Campus | Tamavua |
Duration | 3 Years |
Estimated Tution Fees - Local (FJD) | $21,965.00 |
Estimated Tution Fees - Regional | $21,965.00 |
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Core Units | Offered In |
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EPI500 - Basic Epidemiology | Semester 1,2 |
DNU501 - Introduction to Nutrition | Semester 1 |
DNU502 - Food Science I - Foundations of Food Preparations | Semester 1 |
HBI503 - Human Biology 1 | Semester 1 |
HBI504 - Human Biology 2 | Semester 2 |
DNU503 - Food Science II: Quantity Food Production and Small Business | Semester 2 |
BCH501 - Introduction to Biochemistry | Semester 2 |
HPM504 - Community Health and Development | Semester 2 |
Core Units | Offered In |
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PBH601 - Counselling Skills for Health Professionals | Semester 1 |
EPI606 - Introduction to Health Research and Evidence Based Health Care | Semester 2 |
DNU601 - Food and Nutrition in the Lifecycle | Semester 1 |
DNU602 - Food Service Management | Semester 1 |
DNU604 - Clinical Dietetic I | Semester 1 |
DNU605 - Community Nutrition | Semester 2 |
DNU606 - Clinical Dietetic II | Semester 2 |
BCH603 - Nutritional Biochemistry | Semester 2 |
Core Units | Offered In |
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HPM703 - Case Studies and Special Issues in Health Promotion | Semester 1 |
DNU701 - Advanced Food Service Management | Semester 1 |
DNU707 - Diet, Physical Activity and Wellness | Semester 1 |
DNU704 - Sports Nutrition | Semester 1 |
HSM703 - Health Policy and Planning in the Pacific | Semester 1 |
DNU706 - Food Security, Climate change and Nutrition in Emergencies | Semester 2 |
DNU702 - Practical Attachment | Semester 2 |