Bachelor of Nutrition (Honours) - 2018

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in human nutrition and health for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, or a comparable degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in human nutrition and health.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. critically review the scientific literature in your discipline
2. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project
3. develop a proposal for a research project and apply for ethics committee approval
4. execute and analyse a research project, or a set of studies
5. be proficient in computer based data manipulation, analysis, presentation and word processing
6. write up scientific work in a report suitable to submit for publication
7. demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a specialist scientific audience
8. refine or acquire a range of technical skills appropriate to your project
9. gain insight into the research process in an area relating to the health sciences.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. You will develop advanced theoretical knowledge and research methodologies appropriate to your area of focus and plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points including a blend of research (42 points) and coursework (6 points).

You must complete:

• NUT4111 Research skills (6 points)
• NUT4121 Honours research project 1 (18 points)
• NUT4122 Honours research project 2 (24 points)

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash master's by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.