Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages
Overview
Get ready for a rewarding career in the global health industry when you combine health, exercise and nutrition expertise with language skills in this dual degree.
Whether you're interested in a career in physical activity, nutrition, health or policy, the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages will launch you into a dynamic career of your choice.
Through this program, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to address 2 of the most important risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition – and gain a strong foundation to support healthier communities.
With flexible course options, you can tailor the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences portion of this dual degree to fit your career goals by selecting one of 3 majors available or choosing your own pathway.
By combining your health studies with the Diploma in Languages, you’ll gain an international edge and develop skills that are highly valued in the global marketplace. You can specialise in one language major or 2 language minors, including Chinese, Indonesian and Spanish, among many others.
You'll be perfectly placed to pursue a variety of clinical and non-clinical health careers and graduate ready to meet the challenges facing the global healthcare sector.
The Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages allows you to explore further study and career options by meeting the entry requirements of a range of postgraduate degrees, such as:
- Master of Dietetics Studies
- Doctor of Medicine
- Master of Physiotherapy Studies
- Master of Sports Coaching
- Master of Audiology Studies
- Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Speech Pathology Studies.
If you're interested in becoming a dietitian, the nutrition major in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences meets the course requirements for entry into the Master of Dietetics Studies.
Program highlights
- Explore your health field of interest by choosing elective courses or majoring in Nutrition Sciences, Sports Coaching or Sporting Cultures.
- Expand your expertise beyond health through the Diploma in Languages portion of your degree, with 13 language majors or minors to choose from.
- Access practical learning opportunities in cutting-edge labs and sporting facilities, including an Olympic-standard pool, tennis courts, hockey fields, a multi-sport complex, gyms, an athletics track and more.
- Graduate ready for the workplace with 50 hours of placements in clinics, sporting clubs and organisations.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Ancient Greek
- Ancient Greek
- Chinese
- Chinese
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Workshops
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Nutrition assistant
- Fitness and weight loss consultant
- Health and well-being consultant
- Sports journalist
- Events manager
- Health policy analyst
- Global health consultant
- Global health educator
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What can you do with a Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences?
7-minute read

UQ people
Meet the expert: exploring sports nutrition with Dr Brooke Devlin
4-minute read
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake:
- One of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and
- One of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
It is strongly recommended that students undertake:
- One of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and
- One of Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Minimum entry score
Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$10,495
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $48,960
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages are Commonwealth supported, as long as you meet all Commonwealth supported place eligibility requirements.
This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government. Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
If you have a Commonwealth supported place, you may also be eligible for HECS-HELP. This is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.
The program code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages is 2576.
How to apply for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages is 720902.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Diploma in Languages is 720902.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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