Promote healthy lifestyle choices and work towards the prevention of diet-related disease in your community.
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.
- 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.
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 10 electives wisely to focus on an area you’re passionate about. You’ll gain valuable industry experience in your work placement and all Nutrition courses are delivered qualified Accredited Practising Dietitians with plenty of practical knowledge to share with you.
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.
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, World Public Health Nutrition Association, Australian Health Promotion Association
Program structure
For students commencing 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Introduction to Weather and Climate
LFS100 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
LFS112 Applied Systems Modelling
NUT101 Chemistry
NUT102 Communication and Thought
PUB112 Cell Biology
SCI105 Human Physiology
Advanced courses (7)
NUT201 Introduction to Nutrition
NUT202 Food in Society
NUT205 Public Health Foundations
NUT212 Chemistry
NUT315 Food Studies
NUT352 Nutrition Assessment
Plus one of the following courses:
HLT326 Public Health Nutrition
WPL310 Principles of Nutrition
or a work placement course included in your chosen major
Elective courses (10)
Select 10 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Although optional, you are encouraged to undertake a major and/or minor in an area of special interest.
Suggested major (8 courses) or extended major (12 courses) options are:
Biomedical Science (extended Major available)
Biotechnology
Clinical Measurement (extended Major available)
Development Studies
e-Media Design
Environmental Science
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
Journalism
Marketing
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Suggested minor (4 courses) options are:
Clinical Trial Management
Community Development
e-Media Design
Entrepreneurship
Food Science and Safety
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: Students are unable to register a major and minor in the same discipline area (eg Health Promotion major and Health Promotion minor)
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.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must complete:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses, including COR109 .
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 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).
- 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 Study Overseas 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