A sample of areas covered within the degree includes: Metabolic processes and how nutrients in food affect the human body; Application of nutrition science to enhance the health of community groups; Effects of major nutrition-related factors on non-communicable diseases that impact on the health of developed nations; Identification of reliable sources of up-to-date nutritional information; Communication of nutrition principles in a range of contexts using awareness of psychological, cultural and environmental influences on eating behaviour; The use of genetics, physiology, culture, environment and social issues to assist in the management of body composition and nutrition choices; Work placements with nutrition education programmes, health promotion organisations (governmental and non-governmental)

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) or Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Pre Health Pathway or equivalent (International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination); Proof of English proficiency; Evidence of good character and personal attributes via two referee reports; Consent to Disclosure of Information. Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form depending on their placement. Information on the NZ Police Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website.