Bachelor of Human Nutrition
University of Canberra - Canberra
Overview
Human nutrition is the branch of science devoted to the study of food and nutrients. It examines the effect that food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing. At the University of Canberra our emphasis is on the role of nutrition in the maintenance of health and wellbeing in different societies. You will gain specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, biochemical and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today.
Majors
Areas of study
Biochemistry, food science, human nutrition, physiology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Food standards regulator, nutritionist, health promotion officer, health educator, food technologist, sports industry officer, government policy officer, community educator, food industry media spokesperson, food and nutrition researcher.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.75 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.13 | 85.1 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 59.05 | 63.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Canberra website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Canberra
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
59.05
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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