By studying Deakin University’s Bachelor of Nutrition Science, students will develop an understanding of human nutrition and the impact it has on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing society including disease prevention, lifespan nutrition, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on wellbeing.
Put theory into practice in state-of-the-art food sensory labs. Designed just like those in industry settings, University’s labs provide hands-on experience that prepares students for the workplace. On top of that, they will gain at least 75 hours of additional workplace training through industry placement. These experiences ensure students have the practical skills to improve health through food and nutrition – skills that are increasingly in demand as society grapples with nutrition-related diseases and their impact on wellbeing. This course provides a pathway to the Master of Dietetics, which allocates 60% of places to Deakin University’s graduates.
In this course, students will study a broad range of subjects that unlock a variety of career opportunities across health and nutrition industries. Gain a comprehensive understanding of:
- The role of food in disease prevention
- Nutrition education and research
- Food choice and intake
- Food regulation
- Nutritional physiology
- Lifespan nutrition
- Sustainable food systems
- The science of food.
