Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)
Develop your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society such as disease prevention. 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society such as disease prevention.
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.
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.
A 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 will gain 75 hours of valuable practical experience through the Food and Nutrition Practicum core unit in your final year. This allows you to build industry experience and connections while applying your skills alongside established nutritionists or food industry professionals.
Career outcomes
If you don’t elect to continue with the Master of Dietetics pathway, your career outcomes will mirror those of Bachelor of Nutrition Science graduates. 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 (Dietetics Pathway) will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge surrounding:
nutrition
population health
food analysis
food sustainability
food policy
nutrition for disease prevention
assessing and evaluating food intake.
You will gain the skills required to perform a range of roles across:
advocacy
nutrition promotion
nutrition media and marketing
quality assurance
self-employment and consulting.
If you have completed the Food Innovation major, you 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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
