Study a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and develop an understanding of human nutrition and its impact on our population. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, lifespan nutrition, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing.

Do you want to have a real impact on population health, and improve the wellbeing of communities?

Graduate with a unique perspective on the world of nutrition and learn about the fascinating role of food in both individual and population health. There is more demand than ever for qualified nutrition professionals as society grapples with nutrition-related disease and the impact on quality of life.

It is also possible to go on to study the Master of Dietetics and become a dietitian, but you will need to ensure you complete the required electives - see theCourse Structure ‘Core units’ section for more information.

In this course, you will find yourself studying a range of subjects that will build your foundational nutrition knowledge and translate into a number of career opportunities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of:

• the role of food in disease prevention
• nutrition education and research
• food choice and intake
• food regulation
• nutritional physiology
• lifespan nutrition
• sustainable food systems
• the science of food.

To add diversity to your degree and expand your career opportunities, you can choose elective units in complementary areas such as food innovation, health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science.

You will be able to put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs located within our Centre for Advanced Sensory Science.

Designed just like those found in industry settings, you will get hands-on experience that will prepare you for the workplace.

You will also have the opportunity to gain 100 hours of valuable practical experience, either by studying the volunteering unit in year 2 or 3, and/or the Food and Nutrition Practicum elective unit in your final year, ensuring you get the opportunity to receive on-site training in a food and nutrition organisation.

The major in food innovation will prepare you for a career in the food industry, where your knowledge of nutrition and food composition will facilitate the creation and marketing of food products that help to improve health.

You can also learn about nutrition perceptions and issues in different cultures by taking your studies abroad to gain an international perspective. Find yourself learning about food policy in Thailand, enjoying an Amish dinner, visiting Campbell Soup company or visiting Hershey’s in the US or even travelling to the Netherlands to study organic farming.

As a nutritionist, you will have the knowledge and skills to confidently provide evidence-based advice to communities regarding food and its impact on our health. Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge surrounding:

• nutrition
• individual and population health
• food analysis
• food sustainability
• food policy
• nutrition for disease prevention
• assessing and evaluating food intake.

Students completing the food innovation major will be prepared for careers requiring knowledge of:

• consumer behaviour
• education and research
• the food industry
• food policy and regulation
• sensory analysis
• product development
• food quality and safety
• food manufacturing.

You will gain the skills required to perform a range of roles across:

• advocacy
• nutrition promotion
• nutrition media and marketing
• quality assurance
• self-employment and consulting