Bachelor of Nutrition Science

This degree prepares graduates to communicate nutrition science to the public and advise the community about food choices for healthy eating. Nutrition can have a major impact on health, particularly on those diseases which constitute the national health priority areas in Australia including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, injury prevention and mental health, many of which are preventable through a healthy lifestyle. This program will focus on general health care, chronic disease management, Indigenous health and other emerging areas of need. Students have the opportunity to undertake major studies in food science, culinary nutrition or public health.

The program will also provide the basis for postgraduate studies in dietetics. Dietitians treat disease through diet and therefore require further studies and clinical practice in health settings.