Diploma of Nutrition
Undergraduate
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Diet can create positive change in communities
Learn about the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values. You’ll explore health science and tools like dietary plans. Start thinking about how you’ll promote better health and wellbeing through a career in nutrition and wellness.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 12 months
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Diploma of Nutrition
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Gain an introduction to health science and solid foundation in human nutrition.
- Explore the relationship between nutritional intake, the maintenance of health and the development of disease.
- Create basic dietary plans for all life stages including fitness and weight loss.
- Learn about the influence of society and culture on our dietary intakes.
- Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry.
This diploma focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health.
You’ll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning.
This diploma promotes improvements in general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for Indigenous communities at the population level. Upon completion, you’ll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.
Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 to 3 years part time.
Recommended study pattern
This course is comprised of eight core subjects and no electives. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points. To satisfy the course requirements, you must have completed 80 credit points.Award requirements
This course is comprised of eight core subjects and no electives. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points. To satisfy the course requirements, you must have completed 80 credit points.
Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $21,760
The amount shown here is 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.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.
Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.
Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Nutrition produces advocates for promoting optimal health by applying the foundational knowledge of what it means to be healthy and the role of food in health by communicating this it to the community as a Nutritional Advisor. Upon completion, you can begin a career in the professional domain of nutrition or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition. Potential career paths include:
- Nutrition Consultant.
Professional recognition
Nutrition Australia industry body membership
Students studying this course can become members of Nutrition Australia.
Career outlook
- Dietitians:
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- Nutrition Professionals:
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- Nutritionists:
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