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This page contains answers to common questions (this information is also included in the Beck Health & Nutrition Course Brochure). If the answer to your question is not included on this page please call + 61 2 9981 6228, submit an online enquiry or email info@beckhealth.com.au for further assistance.
- Do I have to attend lectures or exams?
- Do I have to complete an exam?
- Overseas Students: I do not live in Australia. Can I still undertake your courses?
- Will I be a professional nutritionist when I complete the course?
- Are these courses Nationally Recognised?
- Why don't you offer these courses online?
- Are there any course prerequisites?
- How can I get assistance with my studies?
- What happens if I can't complete my course assessment by the due date?
- Can I complete the course before my due date?
Do I have to attend lectures or exams?
No. You can complete your studies completely via correspondence (distance education) study. Everything you need to complete your studies is included in your course pack including your assessment. We do however recognise that students can sometimes feel isolated when studying via correspondence and we are therefore committed to providing constant technical and educational assistance from nutrition, health and education professionals via phone, email, fax or online.
Do I have to complete an exam?
In order to be awarded a certificate you are required to submit your exam paper and achieve a pass mark of 50% or more. Your course pack contains an open-book exam paper that combines a combination of multiple choice, short answer and nutritional analysis questions that you can complete as you work through your studies. You are also welcome to contact us for assistance if you require assistance with any of your exam questions. Anybody not wishing to complete an exam paper is welcome to undertake the course of study. There are no additional fees for course exams.
I do not live in Australia. Can I still undertake your courses?
Yes. Our courses are delivered completely via correspondence (distance education). Students are not required to attend face-to-face lectures or exams (students can however always contact us for support via phone, email or online). Beck Health & Nutrition have already delivered courses to students in the US, Russia, South America, India, Pakistan, China, United Kingdom, Greece, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and New Zealand. Our flexible, distance education makes studying nutrition easy, anywhere in the world. An international postage and handling fee of AUD$20.00 per course will apply to students residing outside of Australia or New Zealand.
All fees are charged in Australian Dollars (AUD) - click here to access a currency converter
Will I be a nutritionist when I complete this course?
The short answer is no. In order to become a qualified nutritionist or dietitian (and legally provide paid nutritional advice for health and medical conditions) you must first undertake a comprehensive program of tertiary studies through university or private college which commonly take a number of years to complete and currently cost in the vicinity of AU$15 000-$25 000. Accredited nutritionists and dietitians are also required to show proof of undertaking ongoing education each year in order to continue their registration (Beck Health & Nutrition courses are commonly used for this purpose).
Courses offered by Beck Health & Nutrition offer a stepping stone for individuals wanting to learn about nutrition either for their personal or professional interests. Our courses also allow people who already work in the health and nutrition industry to broaden their knowledge and keep up to date with latest research and health advice and are approved for continuing education points (CPE) for re-registration of health practitioners.
To find out more about studying nutrition at a vocational (career path) level visit our study centre.
Are these courses nationally recognised?
Short courses offered by Beck Health & Nutrition offer nationally recognised statements of attainment that provide recognition of prior learning (RPL) for future courses they wish to undertake. However if you are looking to study nutrition at a career path level it is important to note that professional accreditation and regulation of nutrition professionals in Australia is increasingly reliant upon industry bodies such as the Nutrition Society of Australia and the Dietitians Association of Australia. This industry regulation generally requires university level study and does not directly recognise nutrition courses under the nationally recognised training system. Registration and accreditation of nutrition professionals is a very complex area which is constantly changing and evolving. If you have particular questions or concerns regarding this matter please feel free to contact us.
Why don't you offer these courses online?
Research constantly confirms that courses delivered completely online have poorer educational outcomes for students. While we are committed to providing constant online academic support (as well as phone support), printed course texts and offline media such as CDs allow students to undertake their studies anywhere, without being reliant upon internet access. When studying via correspondence it is vital to have complete, detailed information available to you. Beware of distance courses which rely too heavily on note form or presentation formats such as PowerPoint, such media is only helpful if you are in a very well supported lecture environment.
Are there any course prerequisites?
No. Each Beck Health & Nutrition course is developed to present the latest nutrition and health research in a user-friendly, easy to follow format so students from all backgrounds can benefit from and enjoy their studies equally. Our students have a wide range of educational backgrounds, ranging from doctors, nurses and other health professionals through to people who have never studied. Our ongoing academic support also means you can feel confident you will receive the help you need with your studies.
Beck Health & Nutrition is committed to providing the best-possible assistance to our students. Beck Health & Nutrition specialises in nutrition education only, so you can be sure that all course content and academic support is from accredited and experienced nutrition professionals at the forefront of nutrition education. We are on hand to assist you no matter what your question is. We encourage students to call, email or contact us online for assistance. All questions are handled confidentially.What happens if I can't complete my course assessment by the due date?
Each course is designed to be completed in approximately 32 hours of study. This includes time for reading all course materials and preparing and completing practice quizzes and your final assessment). The time demands of these courses are very flexible. If you are having trouble completing your course assessment by your designated due date you can simply contact us by phone or email and apply for an extension.
OR .... given the flexible nature of our courses Beck Health & Nutrition students now have the option to select an open due date. Students wishing to enrol with an open due date will be automatically given a period of twelve months from their date of enrolment to complete their course assessment and return it for grading.
Students enrolled into the course-term system (above) may also switch to an open due date at any time throughout their studies without financial or academic penalty.
Can I complete the course before my set due date?
Yes. Each course is designed to be completed in approximately 16 weeks (based on two hours of study each week – total study 32 hours). This includes time for reading all course materials and preparing and completing practice quizzes and your final assessment). The time demands of these courses are very flexible and many students complete their course work ahead of schedule. You may return your completed assessment paper whenever you are ready.
If the answer to your question is not included on this page please call + 61 2 9981 6228, submit an online enquiry or email info@beckhealth.com.au for further assistance.