Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

What is a Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Nutrition? The Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition) covers the impact of nutritional, dietary and lifestyle factors on health, and how therapeutic nutritional intervention can achieve wellbeing. You will graduate prepared to confidently start clinical nutrition practice in the community and join the Allied Health Profession as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist. In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, including human biology, physiology and pathology, as well as the basics of research and evidence-based practice. You'll study how food and other dietary factors can be used to improve wellbeing at an individual, community or population level. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre. Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects. Clinic practical hours are 100% on campus, clinic subjects are made up of a combination of theory and clinic practical. Certain health funds providing clinical nutrition rebates have a requirement for at least 25% of subjects to include on campus delivery, for which the Torrens University Clinical Nutrition degree complies. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Consult with the public under guidance of experienced clinical nutritionists. Understand the therapeutic use of clinical nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various health conditions. Take an evidence-based approach to the science of food and how it can be balanced to nurture good health. Know dietary requirements throughout the lifespan and the impact of deficiency and nutritional interventions. This course has a requirement of 455 hours of work-integrated learning. AARPN professional registration access Upon completion, graduates are eligible to join The Australasian Association and Register of Practicing Nutritionists* as a member and become accredited as a Certified Practicing Nutritionist (CPN) - Allied Health Professional. ANTA recognised credentials Graduates may apply for membership with Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), which recognises this qualification subject to any additional eligibility requirements. NSA recognised credentials Graduates may be eligible for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) upon independent application. ATMS membership Graduates may apply for membership with Australian Traditional Medicine Association (ATMS), which recognises this qualification subject to any additional eligibility requirements. CMA membership Graduates may apply for membership with Complementary Medicine Association (CMA), which recognises this qualification subject to any additional eligibility requirements. Download course guide Start online application Study mode On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Student Domestic International Course duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 31 May 2027 13 Sep 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd. *For more details on international student study options .