Nutrition and Metabolism | Federation University

SCBCH2002 Nutrition and Metabolism

This unit explores how the human body powers every heartbeat, breath, and brain impulse through the uptake, processing, and utilisation of nutrients. Students will examine the biochemical pathways that govern energy production from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and understand how hormonal regulation during fed and fasted states maintains metabolic balance. Emphasis is on cellular processes and their relevance to health by investigating the consequences of metabolic imbalances and disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and inborn errors of metabolism. Throughout the unit, students will evaluate evidence, critically analyse current research, and develop scientific communication skills through authentic assessment tasks. By the end, students will be able to interpret biochemical data, apply research knowledge, and make meaningful connections between nutrition, health, and disease in a global context.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $1,192
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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