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 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.

Career opportunities

Career options are varied, and include food service and menu support, community nutrition, 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 and the World Public Health Nutrition Association. Graduates may also be eligible to become a Registered Nutritionist through the Nutrition Society of Australia.