Course overview
Deakin's Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) is the first step in your journey to becoming a dietitian, offering guaranteed entry into our Master of Dietetics if you achieve a 75 weighted average mark or above. The course develops your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing.
Modelled on commercial laboratories, our food preparation, food analysis and sensory labs provide hands-on, real-world experience to prepare you for the workplace. You’ll also complete at least 75 hours of industry placement, developing in-demand practical skills to improve health through food and nutrition. With more than 7% of the total burden of disease in Australia due to poor diet*, graduate with the practical skills to improve health and wellbeing through food and nutrition.
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Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
~71.11%-80%If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.
Past Offers
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Course curriculum
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence
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References
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