Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science (174JA.2)
Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science (174JA.2)
Learn more about human physiology, biochemistry and how nutrition affects the human body from a social, biochemical, disease and life cycle-oriented context with a UC Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science course. In this course, you will study a diverse range of subjects that will give you a deeper understanding of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn more about human physiology, biochemistry and how nutrition affects the human body from a social, biochemical, disease and life cycle-oriented context with a UC Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science course.
In this course, you will study a diverse range of subjects that will give you a deeper understanding of human nutrition while offering a clearer understanding of what health-related study options are available to you moving forward. This course is perfect for students from a broader health science background looking to specialise in nutrition science, or those looking at entering the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program and need additional pre-requisites to gain access.
This course also offers an alternative exit pathway for students who commence the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics but due to lifestyle or career changes, choose not to complete the degree. Get a taste for nutrition science. Register for the UC Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science course today.
Study a Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science at UC and you will:
develop knowledge, skills, and attitude to examine health within the framework of nutrition
understand the application of food in a social, pathophysiological and biochemical health context
cultivate critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and apply evidence-based approaches to address a nutrition-related health issue
demonstrate expert communication skills to transfer complex nutrition knowledge to a variety of audience
develop autonomy and self-direction in progressing your learning and professional development
gain the necessary scientific background and specific knowledge and skills to address concepts and opinions relating to human nutrition
identify the links between diet, health, and disease at different life stages
discuss ways to improve the delivery of nutritional information.
Career Opportunities
A graduate diploma in nutritional science is a foundation course that opens a variety of future career and study options for students. Successful completion of this course will allow students to either progress to further study or move into any one of the following career pathways:
nutritionists
health promotion officers
project Officer or Research Officers
nutrition consultant
Or opens opportunities to work in any of the following industries:
fitness industry
cooking industry
community, state or government
media industry
NGO and NPO sector
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
