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Nutrition, dietetics & food innovation

Shaping the future of health & food industries

More than ever, the world needs big-picture thinkers who can tackle current and future problems from a holistic lens. One of the greatest challenges of our time is uplifting and maintaining strong health outcomes for all. This requires a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention to create healthier, more resilient communities. 

Three disciplines at the centre of this effort are nutrition, dietetics and food innovation. How we feed and fuel our families, how we manage food systems, and how we produce, manufacture and distribute food – all contribute fundamentally to the health and prosperity of global communities.

The role of nutrition, dietetics & food innovation

Nutrition science explores the nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health and disease. It incorporates elements of biology, biochemistry, human physiology and human nutrition.

Dietetics is an allied health profession that applies the science of food and nutrition to optimise health, treat illnesses and prevent the onset of chronic diseases. A dietitian can help people manage health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases, obesity and food allergies. Dietitians play a vital role in improving public health by educating people on the importance of healthy eating.

Food innovation examines all aspects of the food value chain, from agriculture, food science, food manufacturing and the retail sector, through to innovations and digital technologies. It looks at how we can improve the food system to address food equity and sustainability challenges. Engagement with food systems and food industry provides opportunities for the dietitians of the future.

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UNSW Medicine & Health is creating the leaders of tomorrow. We have connections with some of Australia’s best hospitals, private practices and health organisations. You’ll be learning in world-class facilities across our Kensington campus, rural and metropolitan teaching hospitals, and research centres and institutes. Our $1B commitment to developing dedicated health precincts around the state will open up opportunities for a broad range of clinical placements in Sydney and beyond. 

As Australia's #1 university for research impact, our Medicine & Health research directly changes health policy and practice to meaningfully improve health outcomes for communities. You can get involved in initiatives within our seven research centres and institutes, including the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity , where nutrition plays a vital role in health promotion and disease prevention. 

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Prepare for career success

With a background in nutrition, dietetics and food innovation, you could pursue roles in dietetics, consulting, advocacy, research, government, health promotion, food business/marketing/sustainability, product development, food not-for-profit organisations and agriculture.

Dietitians offer a range of services to help people manage their nutritional requirements, including medical nutrition therapy, food service management, sports nutrition and public health nutrition. Dietitians work across a range of settings, including hospitals, private practices, research organisations, and within health and food industries.

Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are eligible to receive rebates through Medicare, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and a large range of health insurance funds.

The difference between dietitians and nutritionists

Dietitians and nutritionists help people navigate the connection between food and health. However, there are differences in qualifications and regulation for each profession. In Australia, the dietetic profession is regulated and requires dietitians to graduate with an approved degree from an Australian university. Unlike dietitians, nutritionists are not qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy or work in hospitals and cannot receive Government applied rebates for services.

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Our Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation will prepare you for professional practice. In just five years of full-time study, you’ll graduate with both an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate degree and be ready to pursue roles in health and non-health-related sectors.

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You can study nutrition, dietetics and food innovation in the following postgraduate research degrees:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Masters by Research

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How to become a dietitian in Australia

UNSW has received program qualification from Dietitians Australia for the new Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation degree. UNSW will seek accreditation within the required timelines, with the aim of achieving accreditation prior to the graduation of the first cohort of students.

Dietitians Australia is Australia’s largest professional organisation for people working in dietetics and nutrition. Dietitians Australia advocates for the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) and raises awareness about the importance of nutrition in public health.

The Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential reflects your level of dietetic expertise. The APD program, offered by Dietitians Australia, is the national credentialing program for dietitians in Australia. APDs are held to the National Competency Standards for Dietitians and must complete continuing professional development every year.

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Nutrition and Dietetics

Undertake advanced studies in nutrition and dietetics, the pathophysiology of nutrition-related illnesses, health promotion, communication skills, and clinical, food service and community and public health nutrition skills.  This program aims to prepare students for professional practice as nutritionists or dietitians. Graduates will be able to work across a variety of settings to integrate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge, skills and attributes to promoting health, and preventing and treating diet-related illnesses.

Graduates are able to use scientific principles and critical thinking skills to consider the wider environment affecting food supply and eating behaviours and to evaluate new developments in this rapidly evolving area. The course is offered by Flinders University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is founded on practices designed to encourage lifelong learning in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. A wide variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed, including lectures, tutorials, field placements, site visits, food practicals and student seminars and presentations. A variety of assessment methods is used, including peer and self-assessment and competency-based assessment of field placements. Particular emphasis is given to the provision of practice-focused learning strategies (eg. case studies, role-plays, simulated counselling and group sessions). Consistent with the postgraduate level of the course, cooperative and self-directed learning will be encouraged and you will have the opportunity to negotiate sections of curriculum learning strategies and assessment in some topics.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*. 

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode: In person

Location: Bedford Park

Availability:   Full-time

Start dates: March

SATAC code:   2CM093 (Commonwealth supported) 2CM693 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2024): $8,944 (Commonwealth supported) $34,000 (Full fee paying)

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There are currently more than 5,000 practising dietitians in Australia. About half provide patient care and education in hospitals while the remainder work in areas as diverse as community health, public health, food service management, sports nutrition, the food industry, health service management, education and research. Dietitians are also employed by aid organisations and government departments.

Potential occupations include:

• clinical dietitian
• sports dietitian
• consultant and private practitioner
• dietitian working in rehabilitation
• community health dietitian
• diabetes educator
• food industry dietitian
• research project officer
• health promotion officer.

Potential employers include:

• community health centres
• private practice and consultancy
• food industries
• research institutions.

Professional accreditation/recognition

The course is accredited by Dietitians Australia.  It is also recognised in UK, Canada, Singapore and New Zealand. Eligibility for DAA membership is required by most public-sector employers and for obtaining a health insurance provider number.

Good nutrition is fundamental to a healthy life and can influence our lives from the moment we are born. Nutritionists explore the relationship between diet, health and disease prevention.

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What you will study

Your study program will include lectures, tutorials, field placements, site visits, food practicals, and student seminars and presentations.

Topics cover areas such as the nutrition care process, food service and professional practice, research methods and critical thinking in human nutrition, communication and nutrition counselling, and clinical nutrition and dietetics.

Students will undertake professional experience placement as part of the course. For more information visit Nutrition and Dietetics placement

This course includes clinical placements that aim to provide you with the practical experience required for the workplace. Interesting and diverse placement experiences are available in a range of rural and interstate health settings. Travel and accommodation costs to rural and interstate placements will be subsidised.

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students are required to undertake specified health checks, immunisations and criminal history screening in accordance with University and Department of Health policies. Successful applicants will be advised about this process.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution which includes:

• At least the equivalent of 13.5 Flinders units (0.375 EFTSL) across the course of their undergraduate program in human nutrition and food science topics in the areas of basic nutrition principles, life-cycle nutrition and food science
• At least the equivalent of 18 Flinders units (0.5 EFTSL) of introductory bioscience topics studied at first year level, including at least 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) of human biology and 4.5 Flinders units (0.125 EFTSL) of chemistry
• At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human biochemistry topics studied at second year undergraduate level
• At least the equivalent of 9 Flinders units (0.25 EFTSL) in human physiology topics studied at second year undergraduate level
• A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5

Applicants will be ranked for admission on the basis of their GPA.

Due to limited places available, selection is based on meeting the above requirements and academic merit. Applicants who meet the above requirements will be ranked on their best Flinders equivalent GPA of 5.0 or above achieved over a minimum of one semester of full-time equivalent study in one course.

Please refer to the pre-requisite flyer for further information about the topic pre-requisites. Applicants for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics must also complete the Self-assessment form when submitting their SATAC application.  

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38 Best universities for Nutrition and Food Science in Australia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Australia ranked based on their research performance in Nutrition and Food Science. A graph of 1.51M citations received by 48K academic papers made by 38 universities in Australia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. University of Queensland

For Nutrition and Food Science

2. University of Sydney

3. University of Adelaide

4. University of Melbourne

5. University of New South Wales

6. University of Western Australia

7. Monash University

8. Deakin University

9. Charles Sturt University

10. Australian National University

11. University of New England, Australia

12. University of Wollongong

13. RMIT University

14. University of Newcastle

15. Curtin University

16. University of Tasmania

17. Victoria University

18. University of South Australia

19. Western Sydney University

20. Flinders University

21. Queensland University of Technology

22. Murdoch University

23. Macquarie University

24. La Trobe University

25. Griffith University

26. James Cook University

27. University of Technology Sydney

28. Southern Cross University

29. Central Queensland University

30. Edith Cowan University

31. Swinburne University of Technology

32. Federation University Australia

33. University of Canberra

34. University of Southern Queensland

35. University of the Sunshine Coast

36. Charles Darwin University

37. Bond University

38. Australian Catholic University

The best cities to study Nutrition and Food Science in Australia based on the number of universities and their ranks are St Lucia , Sydney , Adelaide , and Melbourne .

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Be at the forefront of innovation in the food and nutrition industries, with opportunities to embark on health, scientific and advisory roles.

Food plays an enormous role in our health and wellbeing. Studying nutrition and food sciences will prepare you for an unstoppable career promoting healthy diets and lifestyles, driving innovation and change in global sustainable food production, and making a difference in how we see, approach, and nurture health through nutrition.  

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences will give you the skills to educate and innovate with food. You will develop a strong understanding of both nutrition and food science topics, and gain the skills to conduct research into enhanced wellbeing, develop innovative and sustainable foods, and more. Choose from two specialised stream options to tailor your study to your career goals, and benefit from field trips and industry engagement during your studies.

For those interested in exercise and nutrition, enhance your career prospects with double degree options within the complimentary fields of Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science .

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• Be at the forefront of innovation and implementation in food and nutrition, with opportunities to go into healthcare, scientific, and advisory roles.
• Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers. 1
• Benefit from UniSA's strong links with the food and nutrition industry.
• Join a university with well-above world-class research in nutrition and dietetics. 2
• Expand your career options with double degrees in two highly complementary fields – Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science.
• Complete placements across a range of industry settings, including schools and elite sporting clubs, depending on your degree combination.
• Learn from Australia’s leading nutrition experts and exercise scientists in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.

1 ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.  2 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities 1 , we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.

As Australia's future health professionals, you’ll develop skills to prepare for a career in the health industry, and to confidently work across multi-disciplinary healthcare teams. Our nutrition and food science degrees have industry knowledge embedded into them in a number of different ways. You'll benefit from placements, hear from industry guest speakers, attend field trips or work on industry projects. 

You’ll be taught by industry professionals and researchers including dieticians, nutritionists, exercise scientists and high performance coaches, depending on your chosen degree.

You’ll use the latest technologies and learn in our dedicated nutrition and food sciences hub, which includes a $1 million commercial kitchen, sensory laboratory (one of only a few in Australia), and microbiology laboratory.

1 Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.

UniSA offers the following Nutrition and Food Sciences degrees

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Short programs

Are you after a career change or looking to upgrade your existing skills? Or perhaps you just have an interest in a particular subject area and want to further your experience, skills and knowledge. We offer a suite of short programs that will allow you to build your knowledge and skill set.

Designed in collaboration with expert academics, program content is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Short programs for nutrition and food sciences include the  Professional Certificate in Clinical Education .

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Meet some of UniSA's unstoppable graduates and explore how you can unlock your unstoppable career in Nutrition and Food Sciences with our world-class degrees.

Ready-to-eat science

Demystifying food myths in an easily digestible way.

READY-TO-EAT SCIENCE

In a world full of conflicting messages about food and diet, UniSA grad, Program Director, and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Dr Evangeline Mantzioris, is demystifying food myths in an easily digestible way.

An UNSTOPPABLE force in breaking down complex science messages, Evangeline shares her expert nutrition knowledge with the public as an accomplished public speaker, author, and writer for The Conversation with over 8.3 million reads, as well as teaching the next generation of nutrition and food science specialists at UniSA.

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Dr. Evangeline Mantzioris Program Director: Nutrition and Food Sciences, UniSA Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian Graduate Certificate in Education

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Bush tucker man

Growing grassroots appreciation for bush foods on Country.

BUSH TUCKER MAN

Mudburra Jingili descendant, Michael Watkins, is an UNSTOPPABLE force growing grass-roots appreciation for bush tucker among Indigenous groups on Barngarla country across South Australia’s west coast.

Establishing a bush foods garden as a way of bringing Country into cultural and language groups living away from their traditional lands, he’s helping locals reap the rewards by providing education on how these foods can form part of their everyday diet.

Want to learn more? Read Michael's full story.

Michael Watkins Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science, Master of Aboriginal Studies

Kombucha king

Owner of a locally sourced Kombucha line in the South of France.

Establishing a locally sourced kombucha line in the South of France is exactly what UniSA nutrition grad, Justin Tarlier-Doecke has done.

Joining a growing network of sustainable brewers, this UNSTOPPABLE force is building his business on organic and fair-trade ingredients, a community recycling program, and reinvesting profits in local conservation projects.

Want to learn more? Read Justin's full story.

Justin Tarlier-Doecke Artisan Fermenter & Founder of L'eau à la Bouche Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Soul feeder

Tackling hunger and nutrition head on in Kenya.

Delivering more than 6.5 million meals to Kenya’s most vulnerable children through a food education program, UniSA nutrition grad Wawira Njiru, has been giving back to her community in ways she never thought possible.

When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the country was shut down, this UNSTOPPABLE force ramped up her efforts, creating a foodbank service where children and their families could still get access to staples and nutritious meals. She was also named as the 2021 UN Kenyan Person of the Year.

Want to learn more? Read Wawira's full story.

Wawira Njiru Founder of Food 4 Education Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

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Nutrition is high on Australia’s health and wellness agenda. In Australia, the nutrition profession is expected to grow by 7.2% by November 2026. 1

Your unstoppable career in nutrition and food sciences could lead you to exciting jobs such as:

• Sports and fitness nutritionist:  improve the health and performance of athletes.
• Community nutritionist:  influence attitude changes toward nutrition and health; provide advice, guidance and support to the community.
• Health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups.
• Research scientist: broaden scientific understanding by planning, conducting and analysing laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
• Food policy advisor:  communicate health and nutrition advice to the public.
• Food safety advisor: conduct food and safety reviews and monitor procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Product development manager: develop new and innovative products to meet strategic business objectives.
• Flavour technologist: sample products and conduct experiments to alter the ingredients in food and beverages to make it taste better, replicate a taste, or develop a new taste.

Upon graduation from a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and successful registration with the Teachers Registration Board, graduates can also teach Nutrition up to Year 12 and Junior Science up to Year 10. Visit the How do I become a secondary nutrition teacher webpage for more information).

1 Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021.

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Employment for nutrition professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 7.2% by November 2026.

Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021

To November 2026, healthcare and social assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – an increase of 301,000 jobs.

Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s.

See where a science career in health could take you

By choosing a career in the health and food industry, you can pursue exciting roles like developing innovative foods, promoting and managing diets and lifestyles, and conducting research for enhanced wellbeing. Explore your career options in health, nutrition and pharmacy.

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There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.

You can access our online International Application System through our  How to Apply page . The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.

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Postgraduate study by research For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit  http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees .

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While studying I attended many industry visits including: Golden North Ice-cream, Ingham’s, National Foods, and The West End Brewery. As well as these industry visits I was able to do a work placement at Rymill Winery in Coonawarra. The experiences were vital for showing us how an actual production plant works and is operated.

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I chose to study nutrition and food sciences as I wanted to combine my love of food with my interest in health and how food is used to nourish the body.  

Rhiannon Dick

Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

I arrived at UniSA wanting to make a difference back home in Kenya. Whilst studying, I learned that one in four children in Kenya had stunted development because of poor nutrition. This formed the basis of my work with Food for Education, which I founded through community fundraising. Since 2012, the organisation has provided over 120,000 school meals which have contributed to improved nutrition status, school attendance and performance.

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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences Founder and Executive Director | Food for Education

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Nutrition and Public Health

Delve into researching various theories surrounding health promotion and public health and make a significant contribution in your chosen field with this Nutrition and Public Health program at Deakin University.

Deakin University  Multiple locations Geelong , Victoria , Australia Melbourne , Victoria , Australia Top 2% worldwide Studyportals University Meta Ranking 4.3 Read 40 reviews

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition and Public Health at Deakin University is a supervised research program where you will make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

The Faculty has affiliation with six of the University Strategic Research Centres, which work with national and international partners in health communities, business, industry and government to bring about evidence-based practical, equitable health outcomes globally, nationally and in local communities.

The Centres are engaged in research programs related to patient care, patient safety, health services, mental health, psychiatric disorders, molecular medicine, immunology, neurosciences, public health research and evaluation, population health, human nutrition, physical activity and health, and social determinants of health and wellbeing.

Programme Structure

Public health research in nutrition includes:

• measurement and evaluation of food sources
• nutritional assessment
• exercise and behaviour
• sports nutrition
• physiology and metabolism
• diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis

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• 36 months

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• Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.

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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

• Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
• Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Deakin University  and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal .

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Study human nutrition to examine the effect that food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing.

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Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition

Learn about the composition of food and take your new skills into the community to provide nutrition advice that makes a real difference.

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Course overview

Learn about the composition of food and explore the social, cultural and economic aspects of nutrition with the Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition. Take your new skills into the community to provide nutrition advice that make a real difference to the lives of people you work with. Ready to inspire positive change through evidence-based nutrition?

A history of teaching and research excellence, world-class facilities, pioneering academics and a long list of industry partners make Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition one of the leading human nutrition courses in Australia. The course attracts high-achieving students from a broad range of sectors. It caters for those looking to turn their lifelong passion for nutrition into sustained career growth, as well as professionals from other areas of health who want to enhance the quality of their care with expertise in human nutrition.

To truly understand the connection between nutrition and health, you will draw on studies from a variety of related disciplines, such as food science, biochemistry, physiology, epidemiology, psychology, public health and politics. Combining this knowledge allows you to examine nutrition from different angles, which is particularly beneficial when providing advice to audiences from diverse backgrounds. Better still, everything you learn is evidence-based, giving you the confidence to combat the dissemination of nutrition misinformation.

A highlight of the course is having the freedom to choose up to four elective units. This allows you to create a degree built for you and your unique career goals. Some of your elective unit options include:

• Sports Nutrition
• Obesity Prevention
• Food Policy and Public Health
• International Nutrition
• Diet and Disease

If you’re looking to pursue a specific nutrition career pathway, you might like to visit the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences' careers website to ensure the elective units you choose meet your career development needs. This course can also be used as a stepping stone into the Master of Human Nutrition , and includes four core units from the masters program.

While the course is conveniently offered on our premium online learning platform , there are many opportunities to engage in practical learning. During the course you can:

• go on an international study tour to gain a global perspective of food and nutrition
• leverage the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences’ extensive list of industry partners to secure work and placement opportunities
• develop your practical research skills with a nutrition research project.

There is growing public interest in the relationship between diet and health, and as a result there are increasing demands from the public for reliable, evidence-based and trustworthy information. In response, the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) has developed a ‘Register of Nutritionists’ to establish a list of appropriately qualified nutrition professionals.

As a graduate of this course, you may be eligible for registration as an ‘Associate Nutritionist’. Following three years of relevant work experience, Associate Nutritionists are able to apply for ‘Registered Nutritionist’ status. Registration with NSA does not authorise registrants to obtain provider numbers with Medicare or Private Health Insurers. Please refer to the NSA website for further information or queries about registration.

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The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition students must attain 8 credit points , 4 core units (1 credit point each) and 4 credit points of elective units listed below. You may choose to undertake 2 electives from postgraduate units offered by any faculty of the University (subject to unit rules and approval by the Course Director) and 2 electives from the elective units listed below.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first trimester of study.

Students who wish to continue into H714 Master of Human Nutrition and complete the Research Based Project Option B (Research focus) i.e. HSN750 Nutrition Research Project Part A and HSN751 Nutrition Research Project Part B , are strongly advised to undertake HSN715 Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies and HSN719 Assessment Methods for Nutrition and Physical Activity Research as elective units in this course.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements .

Compulsory units

Elective units

Course structure applies to students commencing in 2019 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2019 should refer to previous online Handbooks or contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

Trimester 1

• Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points) DAI001
• Principles of Nutrition (also offered in Trimester 3) HSN701
• Biochemistry and Physiology for Human Nutrition HSN749

Trimester 2

• Lifespan Nutrition HSN702
• Essentials of Food Science HSN735

Elective Units

• Diet and Lifestyle Diseases HSN703
• Public Health Nutrition HSN705
• Nutrition Promotion HSN708
• Sports Nutrition HSN709
• Food, Nutrition and Behaviour HSN713
• Nutrition Research Project Part A HSN750
• Policy and Practice for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems HSN706
• Systems Thinking in Public Health Nutrition HSN714
• Understanding Human Nutrition Research Studies HSN715
• Obesity Prevention HSN734
• Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum * HSN741
• Nutritional Issues from Early Childhood to Adolescence HSN746
• Nutrition Research Project Part B HSN751

Trimester 3

• Assessment Methods for Nutrition and Physical Activity Research HSN719
• International Nutrition HSN738
• Nutrition for Healthy Ageing HSN743
• Research Practice in Human Nutrition HSN753
• International Perspectives in Food and Nutrition # HSN760

* Practicum Unit # Study Tour Unit

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Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

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Applicable only to students undertaking practicum units, who will therefore require a Working With Children Check. Not mandatory for all students.

As a student in an online course in the Faculty of Health you will be expected to spend 11-13 hours every week studying, interacting online and completing assessment tasks for each unit in your course.

Work experience

Work Integrated Learning principles are embedded within all units. A Postgraduate Nutrition Practicum unit is also available for students to elect to undertake. Specifically designed Careers modules are available on the course specific online site.

Entry requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• completion of a bachelor degree or higher
• two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of test
• other evidence of English language proficiency ( learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements )

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Entry pathways

Master of Human Nutrition (H714) Master of Nutrition and Population Health (H748)

Alternative exits

• Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition (H511)

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As the prevalence of global health issues like obesity, malnutrition and mental illness grow, so too has the public’s interest in the relationship between nutrition and health. As a result, there are increasing demands for health professionals who can provide reliable, evidence-based nutrition advice. So much so that jobs in nutrition are expected to grow 17.6% by 2023*.

As a graduate of this course, you will have the practical skills, knowledge and real-world experience to take advantage of this demand. You can confidently enter the role of a nutritionist, nutrition promotion officer or nutrition consultant, and explore roles across a variety of sectors including:

• the food industry
• state and federal health departments
• NGOs with a focus on nutrition
• news and media
• private business.

You will be trained to provide dietary advice in community settings. And you will be equally as comfortable working on large-scale nutrition campaigns that impact the health and wellbeing of whole populations.

* Australian Jobs 2019, Department of Jobs and Small Business

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PhD in poultry nutrition, physiology and health

This newly funded Australian Research Council Linkage project aims to secure sustainable chicken-meat production by the radical reduction or even elimination of imported soybean meal as the primary protein source in Australian broiler diets by its replacement with feed-grade amino acids and local feedstuffs. The student will explore starch/glucose and protein/amino acid digestive dynamics in poultry diets based on wheat, the primary feed grain in Australia; however, wheat does inherently possess nutritional disadvantages in comparison to maize. This research project collaborates with the leading international animal nutrition company and strongly supported by industries in Australia and overseas. The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with industry partners to identify future career opportunities. Meanwhile, this inter-disciplinary project collaborates with Charles Perkins Centre within the University of Sydney, the candidate is expected to share time between the Camperdown and Camden campuses. Beyond poultry production, the project also explores the physiological mechanisms for synchrony of nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism; investigates symbiosis between a microbial community and the animal system and how this influence on food safety, bird health and welfare. The supervisory team has strong academic track-record and industry linkage, we sim to find solutions for global food security via sustainable poultry production. We look forward for you to join our team. The successful applicant will also be supported by a stipend scholarship of $35,950 p.a. for 3.5 years. 

Dr Sonia Liu .

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Chicken-meat is the dominant animal protein for Australians and its shortage threatens our national food security as we experienced during pandemic. Its supply is currently under pressure due to increasing feed cost and consumer demand. Feed cost represents 70-80% total production cost and imported soybean meal is the primary protein source for chicken feed and since 2019, its cost has increased by 80%. The Australian chicken-meat industry presently imports around 700,000 tonnes of soybean meal which leads to a $327 million increase on feed cost alone. This project aims to develop soybean meal free poultry diets for Australian chicken-meat industry by using local feed ingredients and feed-grade amino acids under antibiotic-free production systems. Consequently, dietary protein will be dropped by 3-5% to reduce ammonia emission, improve bird welfare and flock health by improving little quality and shed environment. The poultry industry will be more resilient from enhanced sustainability and productivity with predicable feed cost. 

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HDR Inherent Requirements In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirements may include:

-         Animal, Biological and Veterinary Sciences related bachelor or master degree;

-         Have no issue working and conduct euthanization and sample collection with poultry;

-         Confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree;

-         Confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo, etc.);

-          Ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;

-          Ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);

-          Ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;

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-          Hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence;

-      Meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.)

You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.

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Unit Value 4.5

Duration 10 weeks

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To introduce the field of nutrition and health, and to begin developing research and communication skills required for this field.

Course content

Introduction to key topics of nutrition and health and appreciation of their multidisciplinary nature, which requires competency in physiological, physical/chemical and psychological/behavioural aspects. Food supply and food consumption in Australian society and internationally. Introduction to food composition tables and dietary analyses. Factors influencing food consumption including cultural background, food marketing, ecological and environmental. Scientific and professional communication, both written and verbal: from sourcing information using credible resources, reading and critical analysis of the literature, to delivering the knowledge in an appropriate format. Recognising differences between scientific communication, professional communication and communication to the public.

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Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies

Immerse yourself in the world of food, nutrition and dietetics, and gain 2 qualifications in just 4 years with this vertical dual.

Understand how nutrition impacts health and helps prevent and treat conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, malnutrition, gut disorders and allergies and intolerances. There are many opportunities for you to integrate this theoretical knowledge with practical learning throughout this program.

You'll develop the practical skills to guide people in making food choices that promote health and wellbeing by undertaking approximately 850 hours of supervised practice in hospitals, community centres, aged care facilities, the food industry and other organisations.

On campus, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience in our modern dietetics demonstration space. In our student-led clinic you’ll practice applying your medical nutrition therapy theory with real clients, as well as help design and deliver various nutrition education opportunities. 

If research is your passion, you can pursue this in your final year and complete an innovative project alongside leading Australian researchers in nutrition and dietetics, with national and international impact. You'll also have the potential to contribute to published scientific literature.  

Program highlights

• Gain a Bachelor and Master’s qualification in 4 years.
• Be confident and job-ready with 850 hours of practical experience in fully-supervised clinical/industry placements and in our student-led dietetics clinics.
• Be in high demand with employers in the rapidly growing nutrition sector through your in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
• Choose to complete a research project and develop skills and the foundations of your future career.

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Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Work placements
• Research experience

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Health and Fitness Through Diet and Exercise
• Nutrition Science
• Interviewing and Counselling for Dietetics Practice
• Evidence Based Practice in Dietetics

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Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Clinical dietitian
• Community dietitian
• Food industry dietitian
• Food service dietitian
• Private practice dietitian
• Public health dietitian
• Sports dietitian

Professional memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.

• Dietitians Association of Australia
• Nutrition Society of Australia
• Public Health Association of Australia
• Sports Dietitians Australia (Associate Member)

Program accreditation

The Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies is accredited by:

• Dietitians Australia

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Entry requirements, prerequisites.

• General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
• General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
• one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

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English language requirements

IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.

Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).

BE is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

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International students will be eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) if the application is approved.

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

Fee information for this program is not yet available.

Additional costs

• Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $80 per year)
• Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
• Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

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Financial aid.

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

Domestic places in the Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.

HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.

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The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

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How to apply

Applying online.

If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an  approved UQ agent in your country .

The program code for the Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies is  2534 .

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International students will be eligible to apply if the application is approved.

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Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:

• Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
• the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies is  729602 .

Applying through QTAC

All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies is 729602 .

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Important dates

If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia ,  go to the QTAC website  to check the closing date for this program. 

If you’re applying to UQ , the closing date for this program is: 

• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates,  view the Academic Calendar . 

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