Overview

Through this Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Bachelor of Nutrition Science you'll broaden your career opportunities and set yourself apart from other graduates.

Offered by the #1 sport science school in the world, exercise and sport science at Deakin gives you a field-leading education in improving the performance, health and participation of individuals and teams. The nutrition science component gives you an understanding of the nature of food and the importance of nutrition for individual and population health. Study two complementary fields and understand how athlete's bodies work, as well as the fuel required to unlock peak performance. You will have the opportunity to participate in up to 295 hours of invaluable practical experience across both study areas, and benefit from career mentoring; setting you apart from other graduates and opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities.

Career opportunities:

As well as typical roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industries, you may pursue employment in sports science, sports administration, facility management, community health and wellness, or rehabilitation.

Upon graduating, you may find employment opportunities in:

elite, professional sporting clubs
local and state government agencies
professional sporting bodies
local and community sporting clubs
hospital and rehabilitation clinics
fitness and aquatic centres
private health and recreation centres
large business organisations in corporate health.

You will also be well prepared for a nutrition-focused career and can work in areas in the nutrition and food industry such as::

food analysis
food policy and regulation
individual and population health
food sustainability
nutrition and disease prevention
assessing and evaluating food intake

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology of Human Growth and Development

Physical Activity and Exercise for Health

The Science of Food

Biochemistry

Essentials of Exercise Delivery

Motor Learning and Development

Biochemical Metabolism

Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation

Exercise Programming

Nutritional Physiology

Biomechanics

Assessing Food Intake and Activity

Diet and Disease

Food Policy and Regulation

Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise

Nutrition for Exercise Scientists

Population Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology 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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General requirements

CRICOS code: 098564J Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

VCE Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43600 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10544 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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