UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

NUT2002 Applied research methods in nutrition

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

NUT2002 Applied research methods in nutrition is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before NUT2002

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After NUT2002

1 unit list NUT2002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M2001.

Prerequisites: NUT1002, NUT1010 & NUT1101

Overview

This unit will focus on developing students as researchers. It builds on knowledge and skills developed in Year 1 on the role of evidence in nutrition science, statistics, epidemiology and research methods.It will embrace the concepts and application of systematic literature review and quantitative and qualitative data related to nutrition. You will be supported to apply and practice these research skills in a safe classroom environment and via hypothetical models while applying real and relevant data collection and analysis tools to current, pertinent and important research questions in nutrition. The key theme explored in this unit is Theme 2: Determinants and Influences on Population Health and Nutrition coupled with partial integration of content and application from Theme 1: Personal Development and Professional Practice and Theme 3: Nutrition Fundamentals of Health and Disease.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonBlended

Assessment

  • Systematic literature review searchExercise
    10%
  • Systematic review data synthesisWritten
    30%
  • Mid semester quizQuiz / Test
    10%
  • Individual scientific reportWrittenCompetency hurdle
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically appraise scientific literature and research methods;

  2. 2

    Conduct a hypothetical research study relating to a nutrition issue;

  3. 3

    Apply methods of qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and communication in controlled environment;

  4. 4

    Develop and implement a systematic review protocol for a nutrition related research question;

  5. 5

    Synthesise and communicate findings from scientific literature in the field of nutrition.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars24 hours
  • Laboratories4 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures24 hours

24 hours of tutorials (equates to 2 hours per week from weeks 1-12)
4 hours of computer laboratories 
48 hours of lectures (4 hours per week over a 12 week semester)

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Nicole Kellow
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Nicole Kellow

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for NUT2002?

NUT2002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after NUT2002?

NUT2002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including NUT3007.

When is NUT2002 offered?

In 2026, NUT2002 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does NUT2002 have an exam?

No. NUT2002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available