Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) 

Overview

This 1-year Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) from University of Canberra offers an additional option to those already studying an undergraduate degree in a health or nutrition-related field and already possess the necessary marks to articulate into an honours program. 

A significant component of this course will also involve choosing and completing a tailor-made research thesis under the direct supervision and support of your research supervisor and course Convenor.

In researching this thesis, you’ll refine your research and technical skills; learn about the applications of food and nutritional sciences, epidemiological techniques, public health issues and be introduced to technologies that will assist you to assess the latest food science and human nutrition literature.

Study a Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) from University of Canberra and you will:

• strengthen and deepen your knowledge and research skills

• embark on supervised independent study and research projects of your choice

• benefit from the academic mentorship and supervision of world-class academics

• learn about the application of epidemiological techniques, particularly in the areas of disease frequency

• collect data on public health issues and learn how to appraise public health research literature critically.

• add your experience and knowledge to a multidisciplinary team

• learn about and use the latest techniques in the food and nutrition sciences

• provide a bridging gap between the most recent scientific knowledge and public health, food, and nutrition sciences stakeholders.

Career opportunities

On successful completion of this program, you will develop advanced knowledge and skills (both practical and cognitive), that are highly regarded and sought after by research organisations such as:

• Food Science Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)
• Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (CSIRO).