Biomedicine - Human Nutrition University of Melbourne

Overview

Overview

Human nutrition involves the science of food production and processing, the nutrient composition of foods, the interaction of nutrients with our biochemical and physiological make-up, and the impact of diet on health and disease.

After studying a major in Human Nutrition, you’ll be well-placed to apply for a graduate degree in dietetics, to qualify you as a dietitian.

Studying the Biomedicine - Human Nutrition program at University of Melbourne is also a great first step towards careers in food manufacturing, public health or food policy. Or, with further study, you could pursue a career in teaching health or science.

Building on basic sciences, you’ll look at the many different facets of nutrition, from biochemistry and physiology through to food production and nutritional regulation.

You’ll cover topics such as human food history, nutritional guidance approaches, nutrition needs at various life-stages, sports nutrition, the intestinal microbiome, nutrition in disease, and nutritional policy.

Career outcomes

This Biomedicine - Human Nutrition program at University of Melbourne opens up career opportunities in the 

• food industry
• public health
• food policy and regulation

With further study, you could consider a career as a 

• dietitian
• secondary teacher of science 
• human health and development

In the food industry, a broad range of roles may be suitable, including 

• product development
• consumer affairs
• food law compliance

All of which require extensive knowledge of the science of human nutrition, as well as policy and practice at the population level.