Overview

This Food Science and Nutrition course at Charles Sturt University will develop your ability to analyse nutrition, food product development, consumption trends, factors influencing attitudes to food and health, food supply, food policy and ecological issues associated with food.

Key facts

A broad knowledge base: You'll develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in appropriate aspects of food and nutrition and its scientific basis to enable you to work in multidisciplinary teams in a range of health and industry settings.

The latest equipment: To ensure you're experienced in using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include food science laboratories, a commercial food preparation laboratory.

Professional recognition: This food science course allows you to apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) for the qualification of Associate Nutritionist; however, the NSA does not formally accredit courses. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

Food scientist

Food technologist

Nutritionist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutritional Physiology

Nutritional Pathophysiology

Metabolic Biochemistry in Health and Disease

First Nations Foods and Diets

Food Microbiology

Food and Nutritional Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 9 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.

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General requirements

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A completed High School Certificate with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.

A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

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Tuition Fees

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36880 AUD / year

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11496 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)
International Part-time - $18,440.00 pa

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