Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Study Deakin's Bachelor of Nutrition Science to develop an understanding of human nutrition and the impact it has on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, lifespan nutrition, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing. Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs. Designed just like those in industry settings, our labs provide hands-on experience that prepares you for the workplace. On top of that, you will gain at least 75 hours of additional workplace training through industry placement. These experiences ensure you have the practical skills to improve health through food and nutrition – skills that are increasingly in demand as society grapples with nutrition-related diseases and their impact on wellbeing. This course provides a pathway to the Master of Dietetics, which allocates 60% of places to Deakin graduates. Do you want to have a real impact on population health, and improve the wellbeing of communities? In this course, you will study a broad range of subjects that unlock a variety of career opportunities across health and nutrition industries. Gain a comprehensive understanding of: the role of food in disease prevention nutrition education and research food choice and intake food regulation nutritional physiology lifespan nutrition sustainable food systems the science of food. To add diversity to your degree and expand your career opportunities, you can choose elective units in complementary areas such as food innovation, health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science. You will have the opportunity to gain extensive practical experience, either by studying the volunteering unit in year two or three, and/or the Food and Nutrition Practicum elective unit in your final year. This allows you to build industry experience and connections while applying your skills alongside established nutritionists. The major in food innovation will prepare you for a career in the food industry, where your knowledge of nutrition and food composition will facilitate the creation and marketing of food products that help to improve health. You can also learn about nutrition perceptions and issues in different cultures by taking your studies abroad to gain an international perspective. Find yourself learning about food policy in Thailand, enjoying an Amish dinner, visiting Hershey’s in the US or even travelling to the Netherlands to study organic farming.