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.

1. A pass in Year 13 Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 250 out of 400 including English and Biology, two other science subjects: 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 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 including English, Biology, two other science subjects: 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 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 including English, Biology and two other science subjects. OR

4. A pass in Certificate IV in Community Nutrition with minimum GPA of 3.0.out of 5. OR;

5. A pass in CHPFS or an equivalent programme from other university with a GPA of 3.0 out of 5 OR

6. 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;

7. 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 (UASR p.28 6.8.2)

8. Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by the Pacific Community (SPC)’s Educational Quality and Assessment Program.