Study the effects of diet on the body, the role of nutrition in growth and development, and the impact of food choices on health.
Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health or exercise and sports science.
- 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 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health or exercise and sports science.
Career opportunities
Community nutrition, food sciences, health promotion, public health, research, nutrition policy development.
Membership
Public Health Association of Australia; The Nutrition Society; and apply for associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must complete:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Managing Organisational Change
COR110 Managing Human Resources
COR111 Business Law and Ethics
Introductory courses (6)
LFS100 Staffing and Remuneration
LFS112 Managing Workplace Relations
PUB104 Employment and Industrial Law
PUB112 Leadership and Team Dynamics
SCI105 Training and Development
SCI110 Managing Organisational Change
Advanced courses (10)
LFS201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS251 Cell Biology
NUT201 Introductory Chemistry
NUT202 Physics
NUT205 Science Research Methods
NUT211 Introduction to Mathematics
NUT212 Mathematics Foundations
NUT232 Human Physiology
NUT301 Human Anatomy
NUT352 Microbiology
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Program transfer
Students wishing to be considered to undertake an internal transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (not available to international students on a Student Visa) should consult with their Program Advisor prior to the end of Week 2 of Semester 1 of regarding subject choices.