Overview

As a nutritionist you will create opportunities for people to learn about food and nutrition, design food products to support a healthy diet, influence food systems to foster sustainability, and advocate for a safe and equitable food supply across the globe.

The focus on the role of food and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, communities and populations, particularly in at-risk groups, will prepare you for work in the emerging areas of the industry.

Career

Our graduates of Nutrition Science course from Australian Catholic University (ACU) have pursued careers in:

food and nutrition research

food and nutrition education

food and nutrition communication

food and nutrition advice

food product design

food science and technology

food and nutrition policy

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culinary Nutrition Science

Organic and Food Chemistry

Epidemiology

Advanced Metabolic Biochemistry

Nutritional Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Blacktown, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 69 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

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS: 094690B

If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 Certificate.

If you’re an international student completing one of the following qualifications, you will need to apply for admission through your local Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) and be assessed on your performance in these studies (i.e. your ATAR or equivalent):

an Australian Year 12 qualification (either outside or in Australia)

an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26992 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26992 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

10272 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10272 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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