Course Overview

About This Course

Contribute to a more equitable world through better food production and supply, with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition. This health-focused degree gives you a solid foundation in nutrition, food, and related science subjects. The Bachelor of Human Nutrition commences with a broad discipline base of 8 core units in nutrition, food and related sciences. In your second and third year you'll progress to more targeted study, acquiring further specialist knowledge and skills, by choosing a specialisation from the following: Biomedical Nutrition (minor), Public Health Nutrition (minor), Exercise and Nutrition (minor). This will allow you to broaden and enrich your learning, diversifying employment opportunities, and enabling you to successfully compete in professional settings within the community nutrition and public health sector and/or pursue postgraduate study.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

English-language requirements and academic requirements must be met
Your work and life experience will also be considered

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years):

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English
PLUS: A study score of at least 20 in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human Development, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education

Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study:

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent)
OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent)

Applicants with higher education study:

Completion of at least one semester (50% of a full year) of study in an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent)
OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g. Foundation course or equivalent

Applicants with work & life experience:

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Services, Training & Development or similar
OR: Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago, PLUS Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, AND a study score of at least 20 in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human Development, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education

Additional requirements:

All students will be required to obtain a 'Working with Children Check' prior to commencing the 3rd year of the course to complete the final year placement units
This course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are able to seek employment in areas such as, but not limited to, community nutrition, and the public health industry. You will also have the opportunity to continue your studies through completion of an Honours, Masters or PhD research degree in an area of human nutrition, food science, or sports nutrition. If you want to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian, you must complete a post-graduate program accredited by Dietitians Australia; this provides eligibility to apply for membership of the APD program. While entry requirements into accredited programs may vary between different institutions, you should complete at least the minor in Biomedical Nutrition in addition to your core studies. Related roles include: community-development professional, health-promotion professional, health-services manager, science technician, quality assurance manager, and production manager.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units19 units

RBM1518

Human Physiology 1

RBM1528

Human Physiology 2

RCS1601

Chemistry 1A

RCS1602

Chemistry 1B

AEK1203

Indigenous Health and Wellbeing

HPC1000

Introduction to Human Nutrition and Food

HPC1001

Food Components

HHH1000

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

HBM2105

Medical Microbiology and Immunity

HBM3101

Research Methods

HBM3105

Research Project

HFS2001

Properties of Food

HHN2001

Family Health and Nutrition Through the Lifespan

HHN2402

Diet & Disease

HHN3502

Community & Public Health Nutrition

HHN3601

Nutrition Communication & Education

HMIPHN

Public Health Nutrition (Minor)

HMIBNU

Biomedical Nutrition (Minor)

HMIENT

Exercise and Nutrition (Minor)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a minimum ATAR to apply for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition?

No, this course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry. Instead, you need to have successfully completed secondary school and meet other entry criteria such as English-language requirements and relevant subject scores. Work and life experience will also be considered.

What specialisations (minors) can I choose in this degree?

In your second and third year you can choose from three minors: Biomedical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, and Exercise and Nutrition. You are required to complete two minors (96 credit points of minor studies) as part of the 288 credit point degree.

Can this degree lead to a career as an Accredited Practising Dietitian?

To become an Accredited Practising Dietitian, you must complete a post-graduate program accredited by Dietitians Australia after finishing this degree. It is recommended that you complete at least the Biomedical Nutrition minor in addition to your core studies, as entry requirements into accredited programs may vary between different institutions.

What kind of practical experience will I gain during the course?

The course offers extensive practical and industry experience, including industry visits, laboratory exercises, computer simulations, case studies, interaction with community nutrition initiatives, and industry-based projects. In your final year, you will complete a workplace or research-based project. All students must also obtain a 'Working with Children Check' before commencing third-year placement units.

How much does the Bachelor of Human Nutrition cost per year?

For eligible Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), with indicative fees of AU$9,537 per year for a full-time student in 2026. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). HELP loans may be available to eligible students.

Application

How to Apply

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Upcoming Intakes

09 February 2026

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $100,000 per year

Career Paths

Clinical DietitianCommunity NutritionistPublic Health NutritionistSports Dietitian / Sports NutritionistResearch Nutritionist / Research Dietitian

Key Skills

Evidence-based nutritional assessment and dietary analysisClinical nutrition counselling and behaviour change communicationMacro and micronutrient biochemistry and metabolismNutritional epidemiology and population health researchMedical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management

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