Overview

Study Human Nutrition from University of Canberra and you will:

complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including biochemistry, physiology and food science

learn to describe all the factors that influence eating behaviour and responses to food today such as the psychological, social and cultural aspects of people’s relationship to food and their maintenance of health and well-being

be prepared for entry into graduate courses in allied health areas, including dietetics and nutrition, sports dietetics, physiotherapy and pharmacy.

Career opportunities

Nutrition and community education environments

Health promotion

Food industry and food regulation

Careers in the biological sciences

Government policy

Research in nutrition

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition and Disease
Nutritional Science
Food Science
Nutrition
Integrated Physiology
Excitable Tissue Physiology
Biochemistry and Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 67 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

ACT: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods majors.NSW: Chemistry and Mathematics.

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

CRICOS Code: 046612C

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38000 AUD / year

≈ 38000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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