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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

  • 12% international / 88% domestic

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

  • Bachelor

As a nutritionist you will create opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and equitable food supply across the globe.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
094690B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
ATAR
58.5

About this course

As a nutritionist you will create opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and equitable food supply across the globe. You will understand the science behind food and nutrition including human physiology and biochemistry, and food and culinary nutrition science. The focus on the role of food and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, communities and populations, particularly in at-risk groups, will prepare you for work in the emerging areas of the industry.

Entry requirements

An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:

Study locations

North Sydney

Melbourne

Career pathways

Graduates will be qualified to work in:

  • food and nutrition research
  • food and nutrition education
  • food and nutrition communication
  • food and nutrition advice
  • food product design
  • food science and technology
  • food and nutrition policy

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
85.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.5%
Skill scale
72.5%
Teaching scale
68%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary