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Bachelor of Nutrition Science

  • Bachelor

A nutritionist has the expertise to provide a range of evidence-based nutrition services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community health.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
53H
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$28,950 per year / $86,850 total

About this course

A nutritionist has the expertise to provide a range of evidence-based nutrition services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community health.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science will provide innovative and entrepreneurial ideas on how to develop a career in nutrition and how to create your own opportunities within your community from local, national and global perspectives.

Learn to create, plan and communicate high quality healthcare and health research and learn about the psychology behind health and lifestyle choices of communities that impact their connection to food. You will also learn about the security and access to food, and the social responsibility of a nutritionist.

This course also provides clear career pathways for graduates seeking employment or postgraduate study in the area of Nutrition and Dietetics to deliver a high quality health service in a variety of settings.

Entry requirements

If you're interested in studying the Bachelor of Nutrition Science you’ll need to meet the following requirements:

If you've just finished school

An ATAR score of 65 or higher, and have completed one of the following pre-requisite science or mathematics subjects (or equivalent) at AQF level 3:

  • Biology TQA3 (BIO315109)
  • Chemistry TQA3 (CHM315109)
  • Mathematics Applied TQC3 (MTA315109)
  • Mathematics Methods TQA3 (MTM315109)
  • Mathematics Specialised TQA3 (MTS315109)
  • Physics TQA3 (PHY315109)
  • Physical Sciences (PSC315114)
  • Sports Science TQA3(SPT315108)

If you're a mature age student

You will need to meet the following:

Safety in Practice Compliance

All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.

This includes completing/providing:

  • national criminal history check;
  • working with children registration;
  • medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine's Mandatory Functional Requirements; and
  • infectious disease and immunisation status.

The College assesses student compliance in accordance with the Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure. Without this documentation, students may be excluded from participating in their course.

Students must submit documentation complying with the Safety in Practice Requirements before:

  • semester one census date annually; or
  • in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.

The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first placement.

Study locations

Launceston

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Tasmania.
82.8%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
83.8%
Employed full-time
$86.5k
Average salary