Diploma of Nutrition

Torrens University Australia - Torrens University Australia, Online

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Overview

The Diploma of Nutrition focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health. You’ll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning. This degree promotes improving general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for indigenous communities at the population level. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry, and how this relates to human nutrition, digestion and metabolism.
This degree promotes improving general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for indigenous communities at the population level. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry, and how this relates to human nutrition, digestion and metabolism. Upon completion, you’ll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.

Area of study:
Biological Foundations
Human Nutrition
Nutrition and Society
Human Structure & Physiology
Evidence-based Practice
Lifespan Nutrition

Industry partners and work placements:
When you study with Torrens University Australia, you will benefit from our extensive network of industry partners. You’ll learn from industry professionals, gain invaluable insights and build key industry relationships. We are proud of our expanding network of partnerships and welcome opportunities to build new ones.

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Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

The Diploma of Nutrition produces advocates for promoting optimal health by applying the foundational knowledge of what it means to be healthy and the role of food in health by communicating this it to the community as a Nutritional Advisor. Upon completion, you can begin a career in the professional domain of nutrition or continue studies onto the Bachelor of Nutrition.

Career paths:
Nutritional Advisor

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

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