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.

Course structure:

To complete the Bachelor of Nutrition Science, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points, you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

13 core units (these are compulsory)

Completion of HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to your first laboratory based unit in this course.

5 HSN coded (nutrition and food) elective units.

6 elective units which may form a major sequence and can be selected from any faculty (you can choose which ones to study)

No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Burwood students will need to enrol into the Burwood unit offerings.

Geelong students can choose one from the below two options:

A. Cloud unit offering: Attend two x 2 day intensive practical classes (one day for HSN104 and one day for HSN106). These intensive practical sessions are typically conducted on a Saturday or Sunday at Burwood (Melbourne) Campus.

B. Burwood unit offering: attend four practical classes at Burwood. Geelong students who choose to enrol into Burwood offering can only do so if there is capacity and via manual enrolment.

Please note: the above 2 day intensives will be offered from 2022 onwards as students will be undertaking these units in their second year; i.e 2022.

Career outcomes:

As a nutritionist, you will have the knowledge and skills to confidently provide evidence-based advice to communities regarding food and its impact on our health. Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge surrounding:

• nutrition
• individual and population health
• food analysis
• food sustainability
• food policy
• nutrition for disease prevention
• assessing and evaluating food intake.

Students completing the food innovation major will be prepared for careers requiring knowledge of:

• consumer behaviour
• education and research
• the food industry
• food policy and regulation
• sensory analysis
• product development
• food quality and safety
• food manufacturing.

• Exercise Science
• Family, Society and Health
• Disability and Inclusion
Health Promotion
Physical Activity and Health
Psychology