Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time for most courses.
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25
International tuition: A$28,950
Domestic tuition: A$9,185

Program overview

Learn to create, plan and communicate high quality healthcare and health research and learn about the psychology behind health and lifestyle choices of communities that impact their connection to food. You will also learn about the security and access to food, and the social responsibility of a nutritionist. This course also provides clear career pathways for graduates seeking employment or postgraduate study in the area of Nutrition and Dietetics to deliver a high quality health service in a variety of settings.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of schooling in Australia. We have provided a list of countries and their academic qualifications that meet the University's minimum entry requirements. For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, evidence of an accepted English language test must be provided (such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). An ATAR score of 65 or higher, and have completed one of the following pre-requisite science or mathematics subjects (or equivalent) at AQF level 3: Biology TQA3 (BIO315109) Chemistry TQA3 (CHM315109) Mathematics Applied TQC3 (MTA315109) Mathematics Methods TQA3 (MTM315109) Mathematics Specialised TQA3 (MTS315109) Physics TQA3 (PHY315109) Physical Sciences (PSC315114) Sports Science TQA3(SPT315108) If you're a mature age student All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation. This includes completing/providing: national criminal history check; working with children registration; medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine's Mandatory Functional Requirements; and infectious disease and immunisation status.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge of nutrition and health, and will be well suited to careers in areas including Health educator or counsellor Health promotion and communication officer Case manager Health service planning Community engagement Community development Food policy Food regulation Quality assurance and control Food laboratories and research institutes Consumer education and awareness campaigns Private practice Nutrition counselling Community nutrition Graduates may also gain employment in the food industry where their knowledge of nutrition and food composition will facilitate the creation and marketing of food products that help to improve health.

Campus location

Newnham, Launceston , Australia

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