Overview

Nutrition is increasingly relevant in today’s society due to its impact on the health of individuals, communities and populations.

It is a science with real-life applications, providing a range of transferable skills and leading to a variety of careers.

This qualification meets the standards of The Nutrition Society of New Zealand, enabling you to become a Registered Nutritionist. It will provide you with expertise in nutrition, and an awareness of what influences the nutrition of individuals and groups in New Zealand and globally.

In this Applied Science (Human Nutrition) programme from Ara Institute of Canterbury, you’ll learn how to identify good sources of nutrition information in an ever-changing environment, enabling you to empower people to make healthier food choices and make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities..

Career opportunities

Nutritionists can work as consultants for individuals, sports teams, or workplaces; in community-based health promotion programmes; in government to provide policy advice; in public health, food industry, and research; or as food writers for media and marketing. As a graduate of this programme, you’ll have a solid scientific base with critical thinking and communication skills that can be transferred to other scientific areas

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Functions

Anatomy and Physiology

Biochemistry

Chemistry for Applied Science

Professional Communication

Health and Fitness Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics 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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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:

14 credits at Level 3 in each of: biology or human biology or physical education another subject, preferably core health/health education, physics, statistics, mathematics, chemistry, geography, home economics and psychology

Human Nutrition specialisation applicants must have a minimum of 14 credits in Chemistry at Level 2) one other subject from the list of approved subjects*

Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing.

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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

26572 NZD / year

≈ 26572 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8321 NZD / year

≈ 8321 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Fee:

$8,321 - $9,296 per year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 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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