Type of course: Other (provide details) X Combined degree of existing undergraduate (BSc) with postgraduate (MNutrDiet)

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1 SECTION 1: ACADEMIC BOARD COURSE PROPOSAL PART 1: OVERVIEW OF PROPOSAL Faculty: Science Department/School presenting the proposal: School of Molecular & Microbial Biosciences Faculty Contact person: Margaret Allman-Farinelli Academic Proponent Assoc Professor Margaret Allman-Farinelli Date course approved by Faculty: February Type of proposal: New Type of course: Other (provide details) X Combined degree of existing undergraduate (BSc) with postgraduate (MNutrDiet) Name of award course(s) Name of new award course/s: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Abbreviated name BSc MNutrDiet 2 separate testamurs of already existing courses Date of introduction or deletion Introduced: Year 2010 Semester One Availability to students Commonwealth supported students Fee-paying local students Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Fee-paying international students Full-time Part-time NOTE: The Bachelor of Science option can be completed on a part-time basis by CSP students but the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is available full time only. Research Training Scheme (PG Research students only) Page 1 of 24

2 SECTION 1 : ACADEMIC BOARD COURSE PROPOSAL PART 2: DETAILS FOR ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSAL Purpose of the proposal The purpose of this proposal is to combine entry into two existing degrees, that is the Bachelor of Science with the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. The purpose of the new combination is to offer students of exceptional academic ability certainty of entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics with a Commonwealth Supported place or for talented international fee paying students. The existing Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree is to be deleted (separate course proposal template submitted) Justification for proposal The University of Sydney has run the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree since 1990 which was an upgrade of the Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics offered since This course has fulfilled the requirements for professional accreditation by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Undergraduate training in nutrition and dietetics was first introduced in 1999 when the Federal government withdrew HECs support from postgraduate coursework degrees. The current Bachelor degree (BSc(Nutr) with Honours) no longer fits within the guidelines for honours degrees and changes to curriculum that have been set by the professional accrediting body, the Dietitians Association of Australia, cannot be accommodated. It is necessary for the University of Sydney to move all training for the profession of dietetics to Masters level teaching. The teaching techniques, professional placement and research components necessary to meet professional accreditation standards can no longer be accommodated in the existing undergraduate degree. This combination also seems to support the philosophy of the University of Sydney that adjectival degrees be removed from undergraduate studies and professional degrees follow on at postgraduate level. The existing Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is currently accredited by the professional body and does not require a new submission until The desire to combine the BSc with MNutrDiet degrees for the top 10 local students (likely UAI >97) is to provide certainty to the best students that they may continue to the MNutrDiet and to reward them with a commonwealth supported place. The School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences wants to retain top students. These students will have the best potential for later postgraduate research degrees. There is also high demand for the nutrition and dietetic training programs from international students. Good students may fail to gain a place in the MNutrDiet because they have not met the necessary prerequisites required by the professional accrediting body (DAA). The combined packaging of degrees would prevent this problem Benchmarking, market research and analysis Benchmarking: No other University in Australia is currently offering the combination of Bachelor of Science with assured entry to Master of Nutrition and Dietetics to school leavers. We are aware that University of Wollongong and University of Canberra (the geographically closest Master of Nutrition and Dietetics alternatives) already offer commonwealth supported places Market research and analysis: This is a new packaging of two degrees that already exists i.e The bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. This very popular MNutrDiet degree has around 200 applications received annually eg in 2008, 82 local applicants and 110 international applicants. The option of this proposed combined degree is to enable the option of a direct pathway into a dietetics training course from school. With the deletion of the BSc(Nutrition) we aim to provide an alternate pathway. The BSc(Nutr) has enrolled around 50 students annually including 15 international students so the demand for the 10 CSP and 10 international places is already established.

3 In addition, the National research priorities include many of the areas of study for nutrition and dietetics in particular, promoting and maintaining good health and promoting good health and well being for all Australians especially. 1. A healthy start to life. 2. Ageing well, ageing productively. 3. Preventive healthcare. The Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics also pertains to the research priority of an environmentally sustainable Australia Summary table of competitive offerings to proposed award course: There are other Masters courses on offer but they all have postgraduate entry. Those offered are listed below. Institute Competitive offering Additional information University of Wollongong Master of Science Main competitor. (Nutrition and Dietetics) 2 year degree Master of Science (CSP offered). (Dietetics and Exercise No combined entry Rehabilitation) from school. Griffith University Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 2 year degree. No combined entry. CSP places offered. University of Queensland Master of Dietetic Studies Large number of prerequisites would exclude external applicants Deakin University Master of Dietetics Large number of prerequisites would preclude external Flinders University University of Canberra Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Master of Nutrition and Dietetics applicants 2 year degree. No combined entry from school. 2 year degree. No combined school entry. CSP places Estimated student demand It should be noted this is only for the combined degrees and there will be continued intake into the Masters course from the already established local and international streams. Estimated student demand Commonwealth-supported Local fee-paying International fee-paying Estimated Total EFTSU Lowest EFTSU for which course would be run N/A N/A N/A Estimated proportion of full-time to part-time students: Estimated full-time and part-time

4 Students Estimated number of Full-time students Estimated number of Part-time students Impact on students currently enrolled: The students currently enrolled in the BSc (Nutrition) with Honours would complete their 4 year degree as it currently exists. The last student intake will be 2009 with final completion in Students completing NUTR2911 and NUTR2912 in 2009 and those entering the BSc (Nutrition) in 2009 could be offered the option to exit at BSc and apply for entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics using the current mechanism (full fee paying option). However, the cohort enrolling in the new combined BSc/MNutrDiet will not require their CSP places in the Masters until 2013 so the available CSP places in 2010 until 2012 could be offered to these BSc(Nutrition) students on a competitive basis. Enrolment Quotas: Will quotas be set for the proposed award course or for any units of study within the award course? Quotas will be set for the overall intake into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Initially the intake for the proposed combined degree into the Masters will be set at 20 in The overall intake into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2013 when the combined degree BSc/MNutrDiet students enter would be 80 including both local and fee paying. For local fee-paying students Not applicable as combined degree only CSP for locals For international fee-paying students Yes 10 students only Consultation and external references Consultees Faculty marketing Officer-Jasmine Chambers International Office Mr Peter Watt (Director) and Mr Kirk Doyle (Deputy Director) Students Alex Drobiszewski BScNutr Hons student rep, Amelia Cook BAppSci/BSc(Nutr) student rep, Venus Morcos MNutrDiet student rep OSISP with Kim Koorey, Alison Byrne and Cindy Wilkinson(Faculty of Science David Day Dean Faculty of Science Date of consultation November 2008 through February 2009 February th December 2008 Meeting February 16 th Throughout 2008 to March 2009 Method of consultation Meetings telephone and written material Face-to-face and Face-to-face meeting to discuss proposal Face to Face metings Gwynnyth Llewellyn Throughout Via Dean of Type of supporting evidence provided Correspondence kept in School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences Minutes kept in the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences.

5 Dean Faculty of Health Sciences and other academics in Faculty of Health Sciences Academics in School of MMB Dietitians Association of Australia (accrediting body) Members of the Dietetic Standards and Accreditation committee (DSAAC) Dr Catherine Itsiopoulos Registrar and Professor Lynne Daniels (Review Team Leader) Representative of DAA on our Schools Advisory Committee Ms Barbara Eden 2008 to March 2009 Throughout 2008 to March 2009 Throughout 2008 to March 2009 Science and Head of School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences and face-toface meetings Meetings of Discipline of Nutrition and Metabolism and Head of School With the members of DSAAC during site visit for accreditation and at the annual meeting of the Advisory Committee for nutrition programs the Support from Head of School and Management Committee Minutes kept in School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences Course structure Award course Length of Type of enrolment candidature BSc/MNutrDiet (years) Full-time Part-time BSc component Minimum 3 6 Maximum years (if students do honours in BSc before MNutrDiet) MNutrDiet component Minimum 2 No parttime Maximum 2 Minimum Maximum Minimum credit points required for completion of qualification: 144 for Undergraduate BSc component and 96 credit points for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching Please provide justification This proposal is a new packaging of two established and approved courses and teaching modes are already established Does the course involve clinical or industrial placement/experience? Yes If Yes, please provide details

6 20 weeks placement in hospitals and private practices, Area Health Service public health units, community nutrition departments and in Food Service sites Please indicate what processes are in place to guarantee the quality of academic staffing, available resources for teaching and provision of adequate curriculum delivery, assessment and authentication of student work. Mechanisms already exit for assuring the quality of both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses in this degree. During the BSc component of the course the quality assurance would be the responsibility of the School/Departments offering Units of Study. The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics is professionally accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia and subject to intensive five yearly reaccreditation. A School Advisory Committee chaired by the program convenor has the following terms of reference: to advise on the content of the curriculum, in particular, new areas of nutrition and dietetics that need to be incorporated as the profession emerges and redundant areas of knowledge and practice; to review reports from the teaching teams on an annual basis - this includes curricula and formal feedback from teachers and student; to review reports from the Placement Advisory Committee (PAC); and to discuss numbers of students and staffing requirements. The Advisory Board overseeing the Master degree of Nutrition and Dietetics degree will expand its terms of reference to include annual review of students in the combined BSc/MNutrDiet. Students must achieve a SCIWAM of 65 or greater to continue on to the MNutrDiet Assessment procedures Proposed assessment regime As per current degrees Proportion of assessment regime (%) Use of external assessors/examiners (Yes/No) (if yes, please provide details) Student workload Expected workload Lectures Tutorials Practical experience Independent study Reading and work for assessment Others (please specify): Total time expected (per credit point) As per current degrees i.e. BSc and MNutrDiet Provide an indication of how the academic course load including the weight given to any dissertation component compare with other similar course loads in the faculty/college/university Not applicable What load for HECS and student load purposes should be given to each of the constituent parts or units making up the award course?

7 For the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics there are 96 credit points spread over 4 semesters. For the BSc degree student load will be as per all undergraduate Faculty of Science students Attributes of graduates Research and Inquiry: Graduates of the BSc MNutrDiet will be able to create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry. In particular,the graduate will adopt a questioning and critical approach in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics practice; evaluate their practice on an ongoing basis; be able to conduct research using appropriate research methods, ethical procedures and statistical analysis; apply evidence-based guidelines, scientific research, and evaluation findings into nutrition and dietetics practice. Information Literacy: Graduates of the BSc/MNutrDiet will be able to use information effectively in a range of contexts. Apply theory of human nutrition and dietetics to a level which supports safe practice; Apply information about personal, social, cultural, psychological, environmental, economic & political factors influencing food supply, food use, food habits, diet and lifestyle; Apply knowledge of food science to nutrition and dietetics; Apply knowledge about food service systems; Apply knowledge of food supply systems; Understand and apply the basic principles of education theory to nutrition and dietetic practice; Apply knowledge about effective communication and counselling strategies as they apply to nutrition and dietetic practice; Apply theories of organisation, management and marketing to nutrition and dietetic practice; Describe theories of health promotion and public health; Use information to demonstrate ability in nutrition research methodology, research principles and evidence-based practice Personal and Intellectual Autonomy: Graduates of the BSc/MNutrDiet will be able to work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges. Graduates will be able to collect food intake data; provide quantitative and qualitative assessment of food intake data; provide quantitative and qualitative assessment of nutritional status; collect health and medical, social, cultural, psychological, economic, personal and environmental data; assess and assign priorities to all data; draw justifiable conclusions from all data; undertake screening and assessment to identify and prioritize those at nutritional risk; apply assessment data to determine nutritional status; make appropriate nutritional diagnoses; prepare plans for achieving management goals in collaboration with client/ or carer and other members of health care team; use client-centred counseling skills to facilitate nutrition and lifestyle change; implement nutrition care plan in collaboration with client and other members of health care team; monitor progress of the individual's condition and care and adapt plan as necessary; document and communicate all steps of the process; conduct a population needs assessment; plan nutrition programs with the community; implement nutrition programs with the community; evaluate nutrition programs with the community; document and disseminate all steps of the process; develop plans to provide safe and nutritious food; implement activities to support delivery of quality nutrition and food standards within a food service; assess opportunities to improve nutrition and food standards within a food service; assess opportunities to improve nutrition and food standards within the food supply; implement activities to maintain or improve nutrition and food standards within an aspect of the food supply; evaluate and disseminate results of activities; Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding: Graduates of the BSc/MNutrDiet will hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible members of the dietetics profession at local, national and international level. In particular they will demonstrate safe practice; develop and maintain a credible professional role by commitment to excellence of practice; demonstrate professional leadership to promote the contribution of nutrition and dietetics to health and prevention of disease; develop skills in finding innovative solutions; advocate on behalf of individuals, groups and the profession to positively influence the wider political, social and commercial environment, about factors which

8 affect eating behaviour and nutritional standards; develop sustainable collaborative relationships and networks; apply organisational skills in the practice of nutrition and dietetics; apply management principles in the practice of nutrition and dietetics; apply quality management principles to all aspects of professional practice Communication: Graduates of the BSc/MNutDiet will use and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering their own learning. Graduates will translate technical nutrition information into practical advice on food and eating for patients and community; identify and develop education resource material; develop and deliver education sessions for small groups; communicate with individuals, groups, organisations and communities from various cultural socio-economic, organisational and professional backgrounds to enable them to take actions to improve nutrition and health outcomes Transitional arrangements (for continuing students) Last year of student intake under existing Resolutions: The 2009 intake into the BSc(Nutr) will continue until completed in No transfers from the BSc into the BSc(Nutr) in 2010 will be permitted Course administration Course to be administered by the following Faculty: Science Is there shared teaching with other Faculties? No Is the proposed award course part of a con-joint venture with another institution? No Resolutions Are there changes to the list of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates conferred by your Faculty, as listed in the Resolutions of the Senate available in the University Calendar? Yes If yes, please complete Appendix Will there be new Resolutions or changes to the existing Resolutions of the Senate for the proposed Coursework award course? Yes If yes, please complete Appendix Will there be new Resolutions or changes to the existing Faculty Resolutions for the proposed award course? Yes If yes, please complete Appendix Will there be changes to the academic dress due to the introduction of the proposed new award course? No Quality assurance arrangements and plans As for existing degrees. This includes Advisory Committees with representation from final year students, external professionals in nutrition and dietetics practice and from the professional body the Dietitians Association of Australia. The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics course must be accredited by the professional body every five years and meet prescribed prerequisites in biochemistry and physiology and include curricula to meet the competencies for entry-level dietitians. The School has the ITL surveys conducted for all nutrition Units of Study on an annual basis.

9 SECTION 1 : ACADEMIC BOARD COURSE PROPOSAL PART 3: RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Estimated Student Numbers for next three years of the award course Estimated Student Demand Estimated Student Numbers Estimated EFTSU Availability of teaching and support staff Availability of academic and support staff to deliver the proposed award course: Provided the gradually increasing quota is adhered to the current staff will manage most of the workload. However, to meet accreditation standards for the Dietitians Association of Australia the course must have a minimum 4 full time equivalents on the academic staff qualified as APDs and one must be at level D or above Strengths of the department/school/faculty: The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree has been in existence since The School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences delivers undergraduate courses in Biochemistry that are prerequisites for entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and necessary for professional accreditation. The School has recently appointed a new position Associate Professor in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Availability of teaching space, and other required facilities Teaching rooms: Existing resources should be adequate Lecture theatres: Existing resources should be adequate Laboratories (including computer access labs): Extra computers may need to be allocated but within the School of MMB Staff offices: Existing resources should be adequate Storage or other space required including any which needs to be rented externally: Nil Availability of Library Resources Concerns about library holdings that need to be addressed: Existing resources are adequate as the total number of nutrition students will not be increased Availability of IT and other Equipment Computer Technology: Minimal additional support to be provided by the School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences Other Equipment: Timetabling arrangements The proposed award course will be offered in the following teaching period: standard

10 APPROVALS Nominated Faculty Officer Dean of Faculty (or Delegate)

11 Science degrees, diplomas and certificates Science degrees, diplomas and certificates Faculty of Science Degrees, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates in the Faculty of Science 1. The degrees in the Faculty of Science shall be: 1.1 Bachelor of Science (BSc) which shall also incorporate the streams: Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (BSc(Advanced)) Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (BSc(Advanced Mathematics)) Bachelor of Science (Bioinformatics) (BSc(Bioinformatics)) Bachelor of Science (Environmental) (BSc(Environmental)) Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology & Genetics) (BSc(Molecular Biology & Genetics)) Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) (BSc (Nutrition)) Bachelor of Science /Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (BSc/MND) 1.2 Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc) 1.3 Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) 1.4 Bachelor of Science and Technology (BST) 1.5 Master of Science (MSc) 1.6 Master of Science (Environmental Science) (MSc(EnvironSc)) 1.7 Master of Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis) (MSc(Micro&An)) 1.8 Master of Applied Science (MApplSc) which shall also incorporate the streams: Master of Applied Science (Bioinformatics) (MApplSc(Bioinf)) Master of Applied Science (Coastal Management) (MApplSc(CoastalMgt)) Master of Applied Science (Environmental Science) (MApplSc(EnvSc)) Master of Applied Science (Health Psychology) (MApplSc(HealthPsych)) Master of Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis) (MApplSc (Microsc & Micronal)) Master of Applied Science (Molecular Biotechnology) (MAppSc(MBT)) Master of Applied Science (Neuroscience) (MAppSc(NeuroSc)) Master of Applied Science (Photonics) (MAppSc(Photonics)) Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching) (MApplSc(PsychCoach)) Master of Applied Science (Spatial Information Science) (MApplSc(SIS)) Master of Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) (MAppSc(Wild Hlth Pop Man)) 1.9 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MNutrDiet) 1.10 Master of Nutritional Science (MNutrSc) Master of Psychology (MPsych) Master of Environmental Science and Law (MEnvSciLaw) Master of Medical Physics (MMedPhys) Master of Bioethics (MBEth) Master of Bioethics (Honours) (MBEth)(Hon) Master of Applied Nuclear Science (MAppNucSci) Master of Photonics and Optical Science (MPhotOptSci) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Science (DSc) Doctor of Clinical Psychology/Master of Science (DCP/MSc) Doctor of Clinical Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy (DCP/PhD) Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology/Master of Science (DCN/MSc) Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology/Doctor of Philosophy (DCN/PhD) 2. The combined degrees in the Faculty of Science shall be: 2.1 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws (BSc/LLB) 2.2 Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)/Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) 2.32 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts (BSc/BA) 2.43 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc) 2.54 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce (BSc/Bcom) 2.65 Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Science (BN/BSc) 2.76 Bachelor of Education (Secondary:Science) and Bachelor of Science (BEd(Secondary:Science)/BSc) 2.87 Bachelor of Education (Secondary:Mathematics) and Bachelor of Science (BEd(Secondary:Mathematics)/BSc) 2.9 Bachelor of Education (Secondary:Science) and Bachelor of Science (BEd(Secondary)/BSc(Psychology)) Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Medical Science (BE/BMedSc) Bachelor of Science (Advanced)/MBBS (BSc(Adv)/MBBS) Bachelor of Medical Science/MBBS (BMedSc/MBBS) 3. The degrees in the Faculty of Science offered in conjunction with other faculties shall be: 3.1 Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLibStud) which shall also incorporate the streams: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Advanced) (BLibStud(Advanced)) 3.2 Bachelor of Liberal Studies (International) (BLibStud(International) 3.3 Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BAS) 3.1 Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences 4. The diplomas in the Faculty of Science shall be: 4.1 Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc) 4.2 Graduate Diploma in Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis) (GradDipSc(Micr&An)) 4.3 Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) (GradDipSc(Psych)) 4.4 Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (GradDipApplSc) which shall also incorporate the streams: Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Bioinformatics) (GradDipApplSc(Bioinf)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Coastal Management) (GradDipApplSc(CoastalMgt)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Environmental Science) (GradDipApplSc(EnvSc)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Health Psychology) (GradDipApplSc(HealthPsych)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis) (GradDipApplSc(Microsc&Micronal)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Molecular Biotechnology) (GradDipAppSc(MBT) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Neuroscience) (GradDipApplSc(Neuroscience)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching) (GradDipApplSc(PsychCoach)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Spatial Information Science) (GradDipApplSc(SIS)) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) (GradDipApplSc(Wild Hlth Pop Man)) 4.5 Graduate Diploma in Psychology (GradDipPsych) 4.6 Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics (GradDipMedPhys) 4.7 Graduate Diploma in Bioethics (GradDipBEth) 4.8 Graduate Diploma in Applied Nuclear Science (GradDipAppNucSci) 4.9 Graduate Diploma in Photonics and Optical Science (GradDipPhoOptSci) 5. The certificates in the Faculty of Science shall be: 5.1 Graduate Certificate in Science (History and Philosophy in Science) (GradCert(HPS)) 5.2 Graduate Certificate in Science (Microscopy & Microanalysis) (GradCertSC(Micr&An)) 3 March :36:22 NOT ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED 1

12 Science degrees, diplomas and certificates 5.3 Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (GradCertApplSc) which shall also incorporate the streams: Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Applied Positive Psychology) (GradCertApplSc(ApplPosPsych)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Bioinformatics) (GradCertApplSc(Bioinf)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Coastal Management) (GradCertApplSc(CoastalMgt)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Environmental Science) (GradCertApplSc(EnvSc)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Health Psychology) (GradCertApplSc(HealthPsych)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis) (GradCertApplSc(Microsc&Micronal)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Molecular Biotechnology) (GradCertAppSc(MBT) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Neuroscience) (GradCertApplSc(Neuroscience)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching) (GradCertApplSc(PsychCoach)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Spatial Information Science) (GradDipApplSc(SIS)) Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) (GradCertApplSc(Wild Hlth Pop Man)) 5.4 Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (GradCertBEth) which shall also incorporate the streams: Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Biotechnology) (GradCertBEthBTech) Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Clinical Ethics) (GradCertBEthClinEth) 6. The testamur for the Bachelor of Science shall specify the stream for which the degree is being awarded. 2

13 BSc-MND Double degree BSc-MND Double degree Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics double degree A double degree offered by the Faculty of Science 4.4 Satisfactory progress using a WAM calculation is assessed on an annual basis at the conclusion of semester 2 each year. Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Course Rules 1. Admission 1.1 All applicants for admission to candidature to the double degree in the Faculty of Science will be subject to the Undergraduate Admissions policy of the University of Sydney 2. Units of Study 2.1 The units of study for the Bachelor of Science degree are set out in Table 1 of the Faculty of Science Handbook. 2.2 The units of study for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree are set out in the Faculty of Science Handbook. 3. Requirements for the double degree 3.1 To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics a student shall complete 240 units of study in accordance with the resolutions for each of those degrees as set out in the Faculty of Science Handbook and in these resolutions. 3.4 To qualify for the award of the BSc students must complete at least 144 credit points and for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics the specified 96 credit points. 3.5 In the case of any inconsistency between these resolutions and resolutions for the Bachelor of Science or the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree, these resolutions shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. 3.6 Bachelor of Science Students shall complete: at least one major from Science subject areas of Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology or Psychology included in Table I; at least 12 credit points from the Science subject areas of Mathematics and Statistics including 3 credit points of statistics; at least 12 credit points of Junior units of study from chemistry; at least 6 credit points of Junior units of study from biology; at least 12 credit points from two Science subject areas other than specified above; no more than 60 credit points from Junior units of study. 3.3 A student who is suitably qualified may undertake an Honours year in the Bachelor of Science degree before continuing to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 3.4 A student shall not proceed to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree until the student has completed all requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. 4. Satisfactory progress 4.1 To maintain satisfactory progress, a student shall maintain a Weighted Average Mark of 60 in the first year of the Bachelor of Science degree and Weighted Average Mark of 65 in subsequent years of the Bachelor of Science degree 4.2 A student who does not maintain the required average shall be transferred from the double degree to the Bachelor of Science degree. 4.3 A student who has not maintained the required average at the completion of the Bachelor of Science degree shall not proceed to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. The student shall graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree only. 4 March :54:23 NOT ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED 1

14 PG_MNutDiet PG_MNutDiet Resolutions Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Course rules 1. Admission 1.1 The Faculty of Science, on the recommendation of the Nutrition Program Committee, may admit to candidature for the degree: graduates of the University of Sydney who have, unless exempted by the Nutrition Program Committee, completed acceptable units of study in Biochemistry and Human Physiology graduates of other universities who have qualifications equivalent to those specified in 1.1.1, and on such conditions as the Nutrition Program Committee may prescribe. 1.2 The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides training in Nutrition and Dietetics for science graduates who have not completed the degree of Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree undertaken as part of the double Bachelor of Science/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree. 2. Units of study 2.1 The units of study for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics are listed in subsection Credit point value, assumed knowledge, corequisites, prerequisites and any special conditions are included in description of units of study associated with this course. 3. Requirements for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 3.1 Candidates for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics are required to complete satisfactorily units of study granting a minimum of 48 credit points selected from the table of units of study in subsection 4.1, in their first year of study. 3.2 In the second year of candidature a candidate will: undertake training in the dietetics departments of primary health care settings; complete further units of study as prescribed by the Program Committee in Nutrition and Dietetics; and undertake a project approved by the unit of study coordinator. The results of this project shall be presented for examination in the form of a long essay. Faculty rules 4. Details of units of study 4.1 The units of study for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics are listed in the following table Unit of study Year 1, Semester 1 NTDT5501 NTDT5502 NTDT5503 NTDT5504 NTDT5305 Year 1, Semester 2 NTDT5307 NTDT5308 NTDT5309 Nutritional Science Food Science Dietary Intake & Nutritional Assessment Communications A Food Service Management Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Community and Public Health Nutrition Communication Year 2, Semester by arrangement NTDT5310 Nutrition Research Project Credit points Unit of study NTDT5311 NTDT5312 Nutrition Practice Nutrition & Dietetics Training Placement Credit points 4.2 A candidate for the course shall proceed by completing units of study as prescribed by the Faculty. 4.3 A unit of study shall consist of such lectures, seminars, tutorial instruction, essays, exercises, practical work, or project work as may be prescribed. 4.4 In these resolutions, 'to complete a unit of study' or any derivative expression means: to attend the lectures and the meetings, if any, for seminars or tutorial instruction; to complete satisfactorily the essays, exercises, practical and project work if any; and to pass any other examination of the unit of study that may apply. 4.5 All units of study for a particular subject area may not be available every semester. 4.6 A candidate shall complete in the first year of candidature such units of study as described in table 4.1 above. 4.7 The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics shall be awarded in two grades, namely Pass and, in the case of an outstanding candidates, Pass with Merit. 5. Enrolment in more/less than minimum load 5.1 A candidate for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics may proceed on a full-time basis only. 6. Cross-institutional study 6.1 Cross institutional study shall not be available to students enrolled in Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, except where the University of Sydney has a formal Cooperation Agreement with another University. 7. Restrictions on enrolment 7.1 Admission to candidature may be limited by a quota. 7.2 In determining the quota, the University will take into account: availability of resources including space, laboratory and computing facilities; and availability of adequate and appropriate supervision. 7.3 In considering an application for admission to candidature the Dean shall take account of the quota and will select, in preference, applicants who are most meritorious in terms of subsection 1 above. 8. Discontinuation of enrolment 8.1 A student who does not enrol in any semester without first obtaining written permission from the Dean to suspend candidature will be deemed to have discontinued enrolment in the course. 8.2 Students who have discontinued from the course will be required to apply for admission to the course and be subject to admission requirements pertaining at that time. 9. Suspension of candidature 9.1 A student may seek written permission from the Dean to suspend candidature in the course. 9.2 Suspension may be granted for a maximum of one year. 10. Re-enrolment after an absence 10.1 A student who plans to re-enrol after a period of suspension must advise the Faculty of Science Office in writing of their intention by no later than the end of October for First Semester of the following year or the end of May for Second Semester of the same year. 11. Satisfactory progress 11.1 Candidates for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics shall be governed by the rule as follows: A student who has failed a cumulative total of 12cp at any stage of enrolment in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics March :16:14 NOT ACADEMIC BOARD APPROVED 1

15 PG_MNutDiet will be required to show good cause why he or she should be allowed to re-enrol and, if good cause has not been established, the student's enrolment will be terminated and the student will not be permitted to re-enrol Any candidate who fails to complete satisfactorily a clinical training placement unit of study at the second attempt will be deemed to have failed to complete the course requirements and their candidature will be terminated by the Dean. 12. Time limit 12.1 A candidate for the degree shall be enrolled full-time and, except with the permission of the Faculty of Science, shall complete the requirements for the degree no later than two years from the date of first enrolment. 13. Assessment policy 13.1 On completion of the requirements for the degree, the Faculty shall determine the result of the candidature, on the recommendation of the Nutritional Science Program Committee, acting on a report from the Head of the Human Nutrition unit. 14. Credit transfer policy 14.1 Credit is not available in the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics for previous study. 2

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17 SECTION 2: FEE REVIEW AND FEE SETTING Faculty: Science Department/School presenting the proposal: and Microbial Biosciences School of Molecular Faculty Contact person and/or: Cindy Wilkinson Ext. No: Academic Proponent Margaret Allman-Farinelli Type of proposal: New Type of course: Undergraduate combined Postgraduate coursework Name of award course(s) Name of new award course: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Abbreviated name BScMNutrDiet Date of introduction or deletion Introduced: Year 2010 Semester Semester Fee review and Fee-setting Fees for Undergraduate award course: Undergraduate award course Current fee band and fees (per 1 EFTSU per annum) Local Internationa students l students Proposed increase (%) Loca Int l l Proposed fee band and fees (per 1 EFTSU per annum) Local Internationa students l students BSc Fees for Postgraduate award course: Postgraduate award course Current fees (per 1 EFTSU per annum) Local Internationa students l students Proposed increase (%) Loca Int l l Proposed fees (per 1 EFTSU per annum) Local students MNutrDiet PROPOSED BY: Internationa l students Nominated Faculty Officer Dean of Faculty (or Delegate) APPROVAL: Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor SECTION 3: COURSE INFORMATION FORM AND MARKETING PLAN

18 PART 1: COURSE INFORMATION FOR FLEXSIS Faculty: Science Department/School presenting the proposal: School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences Faculty Contact person and/or: Suzanne Winch Ext. No: Academic Proponent Margaret Allman-Farinelli Type of proposal: New Type of course: Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Combined undergraduate and postgraduate course work Name of award course(s) Name of new award course: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Abbreviated name BSc/MNutrDiet Date of introduction or deletion Introduced: Year 2010 Semester One Course code To be advised CRICOS code To be advised once it has been passed through academic board Short degree description (e.g. for the UAC Guide): This degree will give top students an assured pathway from the Bachelor of Science degree into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics with a Commonwealth Supported Place. Nutrition and Dietetics is a rapidly growing area as our society tries to come to terms with the chronic diseases caused by overweight and obesity and the problems of malnutrition in hospital patients. The Masters program is accredited by the Professional body, the Dietitians Association of Australia. The study of Nutrition and Dietetics is based on a firm understanding of science and during your undergraduate science degree you will learn about human biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology to enhance your later study of nutrition and dietetics Full degree description (e.g. for Faculty handbook): The Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics provides a clear pathway of study for top students wishing to pursue a career in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Masters course is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia. During the Bachelor of Science students complete Units of Study (UoS) in biochemistry, molecular biology, and human physiology that are necessary prerequisites for accreditation by the professional body. Students may select other UoS of interest as required to meet the resolutions for award of the BSc (refer to guidelines for BSc/MNutrDiet). The Master of Nutrition and Dietetics includes 96 credit points over 2 years and all UoS are compulsory. In the first year these include Nutritional and Food Science, Assessment of Diet and Nutritional status, Food Service Management, Theories of Nutrition Education and Communication, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Community and Public Health Nutrition. In the second year students undertake a professional training placement and a semester of research that is examined by presentation, assignment and a report Level of award:

19 Master s degree by coursework Bachelor s degree Is this an Honours course? Yes Honours requirements (if applicable): Students can complete an honours year after the first three years of science before entry to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics if they so desire provided they meet the requirements of the School in which they will enrol If the proposal is for a new award course, please indicate if the new course is the result of new resolutions for an existing course? Yes Name of award that will be conferred upon completion of course: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics If the proposal is for a new award course, please indicate which category the proposed course should be allocated to according to the DEST Field of Education and Discipline Area (available from the Courses and Fees Toolkit): DEST Field of Education 0699 DEST Discipline Area Nutrition and Dietetics Credit points required for the award: Location/campus for student attendance: Camperdown & Darlington Are students enrolling in the proposed award course subject to: Criminal Record Check Yes No Prohibited Employment Declaration Yes No Health Records & Privacy Yes No Information Declaration Prohibitions: The student must complete the BSc units before commencing any of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Units of study. A SCIWAM of 65 or greater is necessary for progression. The first year Units of Study of the MNutrDiet must be completed before the second year units i.e research and professional placement are undertaken Articulation pathway (if applicable): Not applicable Units of study offered in proposed award course: (a). Existing units of study UoS Code UoS Name Core/ Elective BIOL 1001 or 1911 or 1003 or 1903 CHEM1XXX MATH1XXX Concepts in Biology or Concepts in Biology (Adv) or Human Biology or Human Biology (Adv) 6 credit points 12 credit points of junior chemistry is essential 12 credit points of junior Mathematics is essential including 3 credit points of statistics Session offered Course year offered core Semester 1 Year 1 core Semester 1 and 2 core Semester 1 and 2 Year 1 Year 1 PSYC1001 Psychology 1 (6 credit core Semester 1 Year 1

20 points) MBLG or Molecular Biology and Genetics or Molecular Biology and Genetics core Semester 2 Year 1 (Adv) 6 credit points SCIENCE ELECTIVE MBLG2071 or 2971 BCHM2072 or 2972 PHSI2005 or 2905 PHSI2006 or 2906 An additional 12 credit points of Science electives An additional 12 credit of Science electives A major in Biochemistry and/or Physiology and/or Microbiology and/or (6 credit points) elective Semester 2 Year 1 Molecular Biology and Genetics A 6 credit points core Semester 1 Year 2 Human Biochemistry or core Semester 2 Year 2 Human Biochemistry (Adv) 6 credit points Integrated physiology A or core Semester 1 Year 2 Integrated physiology (Adv) (6 credit points) Integrated physiology B or core Semester 2 Year 2 integrated physiology B (adv) (6 credit points) (12 credit points) elective Semester 1 Year 2 (12 credit points) elective Semester 2 Year 2 12 to 24 credit points core Semester 1 Year 3 Psychology A major in Biochemistry and/or Physiology and/or Microbiology and/or Psychology Additional Science major or electives Additional Science major or electives All units of study for the MNutrDiet component of the 12 to 24 credit points core Semester 2 Year 3 12 credit points elective Semester 1 Year 3 12 credit points elective Semester 2 Year 3

21 course are as currently listed in the Faculty of Science handbook (b). NIL New units of study

22 SECTION 3 : COURSE INFORMATION FORM AND MARKETING PLAN PART 2: COURSE INFORMATION FOR UNIVERSITY S UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE COURSE DATABASE (FOR MARKETING PURPOSES) UAC code: (Undergraduate courses only) CRICOS code: Career opportunities: Accredited Nutrition and Dietetics leading to eligibility for the Dietitians Association of Australia Accredited nutritionist and Accredited Practicing Dietitian credential Areas of study: Science and Nutrition clinical nutrition, public health nutrition and nutritional science Assumed knowledge: Maths, Chemistry and Biology Minimum education requirements: Year 12 (senior secondary certificate) or equivalent Additional information: Aiming for top UAI and international students If the proposal is for a Postgraduate award course, please indicate the course method: Coursework UAI (for UG only): Not known as yet (should be above 96 but uncertain how high till we test the marketplace) Additional admission selection criteria: Nil If the course is offered to international students please complete the following: UAI International (for international students only): Up to 5 marks below local (Undergraduate courses only) Other international student entry requirements: IELT score of If the proposal is for a Postgraduate award course, please indicate the application closing date: For local students, closing date for applications is Not applicable For international students, closing date for applications is Will mid-semester intake be available for: Commonwealth-supported students Yes No Local fee-paying students Yes No International fee-paying students Yes No