Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Support development and prevent chronic disease through healthy eating when you study nutrition science at UOW. You will explore the science behind how the foods we eat affect our health and how to encourage general vitality at all stages of life using research, communication of promoting public information.

What are the effects of food and nutrition policy on health? How do nutrients interact with metabolism? On completion, you will be able to answer these questions and more as you enter a rewarding career helping others improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields in this flexible yet rigorous program. You will learn core fundamentals across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before focusing on more specific topics from the second year. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science provides a strong grounding in areas including nutrition science, food chemistry, biochemistry, and metabolism, as well as training in nutrition research. You will be able to apply your knowledge to a range of community settings.

You will build your knowledge to meet the core fields of competency, including the key areas of professional practice, improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, groups and communities as you will gain hands-on experience and make meaningful professional connections.