Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Nutritionists are scientists who attain, maintain and promote the health of the public through nutrition research, communication of nutrition information or public health forums. Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who, in addition to these research and public health roles, are accredited to work with individuals and groups to help improve their health outcomes and quality of life. This occurs in settings such as the community, hospitals, private practice, research and food service.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science provides a strong grounding in areas including nutrition science, food chemistry, biochemistry, and metabolism, as well as training in nutrition research. You will be able to apply your knowledge to a range of community settings. These include working with organisations and industries to create better nutritional standards and policies, undertaking research, and working with communities to support health through improved nutrition. The degree is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for admission into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is required to be eligible for the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian.

You will study the building blocks of nutrition: biochemistry, nutritional epidemiology, public health nutrition and physiology. You will explore the role of nutrients in the regulation of enzymes and metabolic pathways through to food sources of nutrients and food production. You will also consider nutrition education in the community, including the effects of food and nutrition policy on health. 

Areas of study

Biochemistry, innovation and food nutrition policy, nutrition science, physiology, public health nutrition.

Career opportunities

Nutritionist, dietitian assistant, food scientist, health coach, health communications and media, health promotion officer, holistic gut expert, public health or community nutritionist, researcher.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science meets the requirements of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) for graduates to register as nutrition scientists, following 3 years of relevant work experience after graduation. Currently, nutrition science courses in Australia are not registered by a professional body. The degree is designed to meet the prerequisites requirements for admission into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is required to be eligible for the credential of Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD).

Practical experience

You will have access to modern purpose-built teaching and research facilities to assist in your learning including nutrition related laboratories such as those addressing food preparation, dietary analyses, physiology, and biochemistry.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.