Overview

This Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) program from Deakin University develops your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health.

Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing.Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs located within our Consumer Analytical Safety Sensory (CASS) Food Research Centre.

Designed just like those found in industry settings, our labs provide hands-on experience that prepares you for the workplace. With more than 7% of the total burden of disease in Australia due to poor diet,* graduate with the practical skills to improve health and wellbeing through food and nutrition.

Career opportunities:

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/Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics) 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.

If you have completed the food innovation major, you 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemical Metabolism

Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems

The Science of Food

Physiology of Human Growth and Development

Nutritional Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Food Science View 26 other Bachelors in Food Science 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

CRICOS code: 0101098 Burwood (Melbourne)

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

40200 AUD / year

≈ 40200 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

≈ 9314 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 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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