Use the science of healthy eating to fight disease.
Nutrition is a fascinating and new science. Our hands-on program is designed to get you involved with food, understand the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
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Nutrition is a fascinating and new science. Our hands-on program is designed to get you involved with food, understand the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.
Step into the kitchen from the get-go and learn about food preparation, processing and preservation in our specialised teaching kitchen. You’ll also develop your skills to evaluate and modify food for different population groups.
Use your 8 electives wisely to focus on an area you’re passionate about such as health promotion, biomedical science or clinical measurement. Or you have the option to undertake one of our multiple four course minors in areas such as community development, public health nutrition, sport and exercise nutrition or food science and safety and sustainability.
You’ll gain valuable industry experience in your work placement and all Nutrition courses are delivered by qualified Registered Nutritionists or Accredited Practising Dietitians with plenty of practical knowledge to share with you.
Upon graduation you also have the opportunity to continue your research in your specialist area with an Honours year and work towards a Master of Health Promotion or Master of Sports Nutrition by Research.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking Work Integrated Learning placement students must obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
Career opportunities
Career options are varied and include food service and menu support, community nutrition, nutrition policy development, public health nutrition, health promotion, nutrition journalism, nutrition marketing and support for food industry, corporate nutritionist, researcher, sport and exercise nutrition and public relations.
Membership
Graduates may become a member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, the Public Health Association of Australia, the Dietitians Association of Australia, the Australian Health Promotion Association and the World Public Health Nutrition Association. Graduates may also be eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Nutritionist Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia (with appropriate experience/further qualifications) or become a Registered Nutritionist through the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
COR109 The Child Client
LFS100 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LFS112 Plant Growth and Reproduction
NUT101 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
NUT102 Cell Biology
PUB112 Molecular Biology
SCI105 Microbiology
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 108 units
NUT201 Biodiversity and Ecology
NUT203 Medical Genetics
NUT205 Genetics
NUT212 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
NUT303 Plant Growth and Reproduction
NUT305 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
NUT306 Cell Biology(6 units)
NUT307 Biodiversity and Ecology(6 units)
NUT315 Genetics
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
NUT304 Communication and Thought
Or a work placement course included in your chosen major or extended major.
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Of the electives, 5 (60 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) courses.
Although optional, students are encouraged to undertake a major and/or minor in an area of special interest.
Suggested major (8 courses: 96 units) options are:
Biomedical Science
Biotechnology
Clinical Measurement
Development Studies
e-Media Design
Food and Biosecurity
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Journalism
Marketing
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Sustainability - Society
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Suggested minor (4 courses; 48 units) options are:
Clinical Trial Management
Community Development
e-Media Design
Entrepreneurship
Food Science and Safety
Food Security
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Indigenous Studies
Marketing
Public Health
Public Health Nutrition
Public Policy
Social Enterprise
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Sustainability
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)