Endeavour College of Natural Health

Study Method: Blended

Start Date (next on campus): TBC

Start Date (online): Monthly intakes for selected online subjects

Course overview

Clinical nutritionists integrate traditional food wisdom and current scientific evidence to motivate individuals and communities to eat well and live healthier lives.

Clinical Nutritionists approach disease prevention and management through a multidimensional lens. Nutrient adequacy, food quality, dietary behaviours and lifestyle are assessed so that individualised Nutrition Care Plans can be developed. Scientific evidence, ethics and sound clinical reasoning guide practice to ensure that diet and supplement recommendations are efficacious and safe. Clinical Nutritionists integrate traditional food wisdom and current scientific evidence to guide and support individuals and communities to eat well and live healthier lives.

Graduate Nutritionists may choose to enter clinical practice, either in private practice or in an integrative or other healthcare setting. Nutritionists are also entering industry based roles in areas such as product development, education, corporate health and nutraceutical sales and marketing.

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What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) is supported by a strong underpinning of biological and social sciences subjects. Your studies broaden throughout the degree to include nutritional biochemistry, weight management, clinical nutrition, dietary planning, sports nutrition, nutritional physiology research and public health nutrition. These theories and concepts are put into practice through developing clinical skills and clinical experience in Endeavour’s Wellnation Clinics.

Duration / study load

• Full-time: 3 years
• Part-time: 6 years

Entry requirements

To gain entry to an accredited undergraduate course at Endeavour College, applicants must satisfy the general requirements and other entry requirements by type of background.

General Requirements – All applicants

All domestic applicants, regardless of background, must meet the following requirements:

• Must be willing to attend an admissions interview upon submission of enrolment paperwork (in person or via teleconference / Skype)
• Must be 18 years of age within the first period of study
• Must meet self-declared minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
• Must read and understand the Inherent Course Requirements for the course into which they are seeking admission and accept them prior to enrolment in the course
• For Bachelor of Health Science courses which involve clinical practicum subjects, a valid Working with Children Check (or its equivalent) will be normally required to be supplied to the College prior to the second period of study. If the applicant knows of any reason why they will not pass a Working with Children Check, they should not apply for entry to these courses.

Additional applicant background entry requirements (including english language) are available through enquiring with the College.

Course features

• Practitioner focussed degree
• All clinical/practical subjects are completed on-site at campus location
• Flexibility of study in both time and location
• All course material is available online
• Dedicated online tutor
• Ability to book one-on-one consultations

Recognition of prior learning

If you have fully or partially completed a qualification with another provider (either at a Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training level), you may receive advanced standing towards your Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) degree via our Credit Recognition process.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) may apply for membership with the following professional associations:

• Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
• Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
• Complementary Medicine Association (CMA)
• Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)

Assessment

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Essays
• Practical/clinical skills demonstration
• Tutorial participation

Delivery

Endeavour College offers the flexibility to study some of your subjects online. With the support of an online tutor and a robust Learning Management System that can be accessed at any time of the day, you can fit study around your work and personal commitments.

To support learning students attend practical classes where they are expected to practice interviewing and case assessment techniques, as well as physical clinical examination and treatment procedures. This is conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors and with respect for privacy, cultural and religious differences.

Students gain clinical experience at Endeavour’s Wellnation Teaching Clinics under the supervision of qualified practitioners. Our busy clinics provide the opportunity to develop and hone all skills required to run a successful clinic after graduation, including patient assessment and management, patient recruitment and continuity of care, customer service and dispensary management.

Career opportunities

• Clinical Nutritionist corporate
• Health and nutritional consultant

Subjects

Below are a selection of subjects new students will undertake during their first semester of study:

• BIOH111 Human Biological Science 1
• BIOB111 Chemistry and Biochemistry
• SOCH111 History of Healing
• SOCF111 Foundations of Communication and Counselling
• NMDS111 Sociology of Food

About Endeavour College of Natural Health

Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will go on to be leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in a personalised learning environment. We aim to create an empowering experience achieving excellence in teaching and learning and connecting with the community.

As a direct entry institution, you do not need to wait for end of year results release or need to apply via a tertiary admissions centre. You can apply to study directly through us at any time.

Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College!

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