Course overview
This course prepares you for a career in many fields relating to the promotion of health at individual and community levels through the improvement of the food supply. You’ll study subjects such as the chemistry of food, human physiology, food analysis, food safety, food preparation, food product development, the impact of nutrition on human health, disease and sports performance, and the social and public health aspects of nutrition.
Course record
Majors
Food Science and Nutrition
Career Opportunities
Nutritionist or Public Health Nutritionist
Naturopath, Food Scientist or Technologist, Product Manager, Quality Assurance Officer
Other Information
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition may apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Membership may be subject to additional requirements such as work experience in the field and ongoing professional development following completion of the degree. Graduates of this course will have completed the prerequisite requirements for entry into postgraduate courses in dietetics.Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Admissions requirements can be found at the Murdoch Courses page . Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA