Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Course Details

As a nutritionist you will create opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and equitable food supply across the globe. You will understand the science behind food and nutrition including human physiology and biochemistry, and food and culinary nutrition science. The focus on the role of food and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, communities and populations, particularly in at-risk groups, will prepare you for work in the emerging areas of the industry.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: 240 credit points. Students may choose to undertake work placement units offering 50-140 hours of work in areas across the food and nutrition industry including food industry, culinary nutrition, sports nutrition, community and public health.

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for: National and international health agencies; State and federal government health departments; Public health nutritionist; Industry nutritionist; Private practice nutritionist; Nutrition assessment; Nutrition communicator; Food science and technology industry; Food safety and regulation; Quality assurance; Research and product development; Education sector.