Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology
Overview
This dual program provides interdisciplinary expertise in physical activity, nutrition and information technology, preparing you for innovative career where human wellbeing, performance and technology intersect.
Opportunities include in health data management, digital health innovation, performance measurement or wearable fitness technology.
The Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences coursework explores areas such as exercise physiology, sport psychology and nutrition offering insights into promoting health and wellbeing across all populations.
While the Bachelor of Information Technology provides expertise in computer and information systems, software design and user experience (UX) design. This program emphasises developing problem-solving and technical skills to solve complex open-ended challenges that are essential for innovation in the digital world.
In both programs, you will engage with coursework and practical learning opportunities, preparing you for success in both fields.
Study the dual Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences/Information Technology program to gain a unique skill set, enabling you to create technology-driven solutions to global health challenges.
Program highlights
- Meet likeminded students and engage in courses and learning experiences that have been developed in close collaboration with UQ’s industry partners.
- Enjoy world-class information technology and sporting facilities at the picturesque St Lucia campus.
- Graduate ready for workplace with 50 hours of placement as part of the Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences program.
- Learn information and communications skills through a flexible, project-focussed approach.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
- Computer Systems
- Software Design
- Software Information Systems
- User Experience Design
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
- Research experience
- Seminars
- Studios
- 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
- Health and well-being consultant
- Health policy analyst
- Software developer
- System architect
- Product designer
Program accreditation
The Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology is accredited by:
- Australian Computer Society
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
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.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology 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?
Majors and minors
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses in this major focus on programming, software engineering, project management, requirements analysis, specification and the software process, as well as software applications involving internet design, human-computer interaction, algorithms, data structures and concurrency.
Graduates of the Software Design major typically work in a broad range of roles from software engineer and software developer, to software development manager.
Join a growing industry
- Join a thriving sector of the global IT industry that develops applications such as games, apps for mobile devices, or tools and systems used by individuals, governments and companies
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy
- 6 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world are tech companies (Forbes, 2019).
Learn about cutting-edge approaches to large-scale database design, including systems that span multiple organisations.
Graduates of the Software Information Systems major typically work in software development companies, or in companies with information systems, which includes almost every medium to large-scale business or organisation in the world.
Join a growing industry
- Information systems are integral to almost every business and government organisation
- Design and build the information systems that are used everywhere in our modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy.
This major is intended for students who want to take up careers in the multi-skilled and interdisciplinary field of human-centred design.
UX designers are increasingly sought-after across all technology sectors, where their combination of people skills, creativity and technical ability allows them to work in the rapidly changing field of technology design.
Career paths can lead to roles as user interface developers, user experience designers, usability specialists, human factors analysts, user researchers and human interface developers.
Graduate in demand
- User experience (UX) designers are the people who ensure the design of software, websites or technologies meets their intended use – from commercial software to personal fitness apps to games, and everything in between
- Future-proof your career when you graduate with a combination of people skills, creativity and technical abilities
- Design-first thinking is in demand. Service designer was the #13 emerging job of 2020 (LinkedIn 2020 Emerging Jobs Report).
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
This is a highly technical minor which requires strong conceptual and programming skills.
Learn how software is controlled on one or many computers, including security, networking and operating systems.
Graduates work in security, design of new cutting-edge computer systems and integration of large-scale systems based on networked machines.
Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Courses in this major focus on programming, software engineering, project management, requirements analysis, specification and the software process, as well as software applications involving internet design, human-computer interaction, algorithms, data structures and concurrency.
Graduates of the Software Design major typically work in a broad range of roles from software engineer and software developer, to software development manager.
Join a growing industry
- Join a thriving sector of the global IT industry that develops applications such as games, apps for mobile devices, or tools and systems used by individuals, governments and companies
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy
- 6 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world are tech companies (Forbes, 2019).
Learn about cutting-edge approaches to large-scale database design, including systems that span multiple organisations.
Graduates of the Software Information Systems major typically work in software development companies, or in companies with information systems, which includes almost every medium to large-scale business or organisation in the world.
Join a growing industry
- Information systems are integral to almost every business and government organisation
- Design and build the information systems that are used everywhere in our modern life: in retail, banking, healthcare, transport, education, entertainment, science and engineering
- The digital technology sector is one of the fastest growing parts of Australia’s economy.
This major is intended for students who want to take up careers in the multi-skilled and interdisciplinary field of human-centred design.
UX designers are increasingly sought-after across all technology sectors, where their combination of people skills, creativity and technical ability allows them to work in the rapidly changing field of technology design.
Career paths can lead to roles as user interface developers, user experience designers, usability specialists, human factors analysts, user researchers and human interface developers.
Graduate in demand
- User experience (UX) designers are the people who ensure the design of software, websites or technologies meets their intended use – from commercial software to personal fitness apps to games, and everything in between
- Future-proof your career when you graduate with a combination of people skills, creativity and technical abilities
- Design-first thinking is in demand. Service designer was the #13 emerging job of 2020 (LinkedIn 2020 Emerging Jobs Report).
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
This is a highly technical minor which requires strong conceptual and programming skills.
Learn how software is controlled on one or many computers, including security, networking and operating systems.
Graduates work in security, design of new cutting-edge computer systems and integration of large-scale systems based on networked machines.
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.
$13,154
2025
$13,154
2025
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 $52,112
2025
AUD $52,112
2025
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 Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology are Commonwealth Supported. 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.
HECS-HELP 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 in your country.
The program code for the Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology is 2541.
Find out more about applying 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 Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology is 720802.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Information Technology is 720802.
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.
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.
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