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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Nutrition

  • Bachelor

Get involved with food and a constantly evolving scientific field. This is a hands-on program specially designed for industry application, teaching the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
SC354, 061658G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$25,000 per year / $8,016 total
International Fees
$75,000 total
ATAR
50

About this course

Get involved with food and a constantly evolving scientific field. This is a hands-on program specially designed for industry application, teaching the science behind food and the way the human body uses it.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how to make food for people with different dietary needs from registered nutritionists and accredited practicing dietitians
  • Learn about food preparation, processing and preservation
  • Cook in our specialised teaching kitchen
  • Gain industry experience in a work placement
  • Specialise in a range of minors, including public health nutrition, health promotion, healthy public policy, sustainability, food science and safety, sport and exercise nutrition, agriculture and aquaculture, Indigenous studies, social media or journalism

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Community nutrition
  • Corporate nutritionist
  • Food service and menu support
  • Health promotion
  • Nutrition journalism
  • Nutrition marketing and support for food industry
  • Nutrition policy development
  • Public health nutrition
  • Public relations
  • Researcher
  • Sport and exercise nutrition
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Nutrition Society of Australia
  • The Australian Health Promotion Association
  • The Public Health Association of Australia
  • The World Public Health Nutrition Association

Eligible for enrolment in the Accredited Nutritionist Program of the Dietitians Association of Australia (with appropriate experience/further qualifications)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
87.9%
Skill scale
80.2%
Teaching scale
53.9%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary