Bachelor of Nutrition
Get involved with food and a constantly evolving scientific field. This is a hands-on program specially designed for industry application, teaching the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.
In this program you will:
- Learn how to make food for people with different dietary needs from registered nutritionists and accredited practicing dietitians
- Learn about food preparation, processing and preservation
- Cook in our specialised teaching kitchen
- Gain industry experience in a work placement
- Specialise in a range of minors, including public health nutrition, health promotion, healthy public policy, sustainability, food science and safety, sport and exercise nutrition, agriculture and aquaculture, Indigenous studies, social media or journalism
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 25
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 061658G
- UniSC program code
- SC354
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
LFS103 Pluralistic Couple and Family Counselling
LFS112 Advanced Social Research
NUT101 Introductory Bioscience
NUT102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Introduction to Nutrition
SCI105 Food in Society
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 108 units
LFS251 Introductory Chemistry
NUT201 Science Research Methods
NUT205 Biochemistry
NUT212 Food Studies
NUT300 Public Health Nutrition
NUT303 Principles of Nutrition
NUT304 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
NUT305 Food, Nutrition and Menu Design
NUT306 Nutrition Practicum(6 units)
NUT307 Food and the Consumer(6 units)
PLUS select 1 minor (48 units) from:
Agriculture and Aquaculture
Food Science and Safety
Health Promotion
Healthy Public Policy
Indigenous Studies
Journalism
Nutritional Science
Public Health Nutrition
Social Media
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Sustainability
*With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
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.
- CSP estimate
- A$8,016
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$75,000