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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Undergraduate Certificate in Nutrition

  • Certificate

Do you want to understand how food can be used to improve people's health and wellbeing? This program develops knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of nutrition science.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
SC019
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$4,008 total
ATAR
55

About this course

Do you want to understand how food can be used to improve people's health and wellbeing? This program develops knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of nutrition science. It's designed for professionals working in the allied health, fitness or wellness industries, as school teachers, or in hospitality, community health or physical education, who want to upskill in the field of nutrition. It's also the perfect starting point for a career pathway in human nutrition and food science.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the science behind food and anatomical uses, paddock to plate, the science of eating to fight disease, food composition and nutritional needs across the lifecycle
  • Develop skills to assess sources of nutrition information

Entry requirements

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 55
Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Food industry
  • Private practice
  • Public health nutrition
  • Sports nutrition
  • With further study - Clinical dietetics

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