Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. apply nutrition knowledge to address health issues from multiple perspectives;
2. understand the relationship between nutritional intake, health maintenance, and disease development;
3. design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based public health nutrition interventions;
4. critically analyse and solve problems using evidence-based approaches in nutrition science;
5. effectively communicate scientific information using various media, including digital technologies; and
6. develop skills in food analysis, sustainability, and nutrition for disease prevention.

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science provides a comprehensive education in nutrition science, health promotion, and food sustainability. This innovative program equips students with scientific knowledge of nutrient metabolism and human physiology alongside practical skills in nutritional assessment and evidence-based dietary advice. Through carefully scaffolded learning experiences, students develop expertise in analysing the relationships between nutrition and health maintenance, while gaining valuable professional capabilities through work-integrated learning opportunities. The multidisciplinary curriculum integrates perspectives from biomedical science, health, and agricultural sustainability, preparing graduates for diverse career pathways in clinical nutrition, public health, food industry innovation, and research. With its focus on both scientific rigor and practical application, this program develops graduates who can effectively address contemporary nutrition challenges and contribute to improved health outcomes in communities.

Recommended study pattern

Complete 24 units (144 credit points).

Award requirements

Candidates who meet the course requirements including at least one major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science.

Choose your subjects

Majors

This degree offers three approved majors. Complete 8 units from ONE of the following Majors:

• General Pathway Major - A broad-based major covering all key areas of nutrition and health science.
• Clinical Pathway Major - Focused on clinical nutrition practice, preparing students for roles in healthcare and clinical settings.
• Food Sustainability Major - Emphasises sustainable food systems, food production, and environmental aspects of nutrition.

Electives

Complete any 2 elective units offered by the University subject to meeting overall course requirements, prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units.

Exit points

Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Science on completion of 8 units or the Advanced Diploma in Science on completion of 12 units.

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Indicative total fee $28,512

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

• Undergraduate Certificates
• Diplomas
• Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
• Bachelor degrees
• Postgraduate degrees

You can apply for this course if you are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years. You must also meet the guaranteed ATAR of 65.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

• Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
• Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
• Complete or incomplete.

You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

Professional Experience

If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.

Mature Age Special Entry

Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the Mature Age Special Entry form and upload it in your application.

Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.

If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

Mandatory intensive schools on campus will be a requirement of some of the units in this course.