Overview

Students in the Nutrition Science (Honours) degree from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) develop an understanding of ethical research design, practice and analysis within a nutrition and food science research setting. This knowledge is then incorporated into an original and independent research project conducted under the supervision of academic staff and/or industry professionals with expertise in the field.

Careers

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for:

national and international health agencies

state and federal government health departments

public health nutrition

industry nutrition

private practice nutrition

nutrition assessment

nutrition communications

food science and technology industry

food safety and regulation

quality assurance

research and product development

education sector

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Biomedical and Health Sciences Research

Communicating Research in Biomedical and Health Sciences

Qualititative Research Methods in Health Sciences

Statistics for Biomedical and Health Sciences Research

Honours Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Blacktown, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 114 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 0101322

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32392 AUD / year

≈ 32392 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9536 AUD / year

≈ 9536 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported

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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