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14 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 13 Sep 2027

Course Overview
What is a Bachelor of Nutrition? The Bachelor of Nutrition prepares you to assess the determinants of health and nutritional needs of communities and broader populations. This course offers a special, industry-led group nutrition project supported by an industry partner, giving you practical experience in the field. This degree in Nutrition will teach you how to apply preventative principles to address nutrition issues at all levels of the population. Throughout the course, you will gain a solid understanding of health science, biology and physiology. You will learn about nutrition in the context of public health, pathology and improving health and wellness, and develop skills to critically analyse, develop and implement nutrition intervention programs. You'll also study specialist subjects like First people culture, history and healthcare, public health nutrition and a special populations project, allowing you to gain valuable industry skills. More Learning outcomes Learn about health science, human and community nutrition, and public health. Discover the relationship between nutritional intake, the maintenance of health and the development of disease. Consider the local and global food system and the sociological aspects of dietary intakes. Design, implement and evaluate evidenced based public health nutrition interventions. Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry. NSA recognised credentials Graduates may be eligible for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) upon independent application. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus Campus locations* Online, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne Student Domestic International Course duration Full-time: 3 year Part-time: approximately 6 years 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 .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Dietitians Australia (DA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Dietitians Australia
Course Content
Biological Foundations
Human Nutrition 1
Nutrition & Society
Human Structure & Physiology 1
Evidence-based Practice
Human Nutrition 2
Human Structure & Physiology 2
Lifespan Nutrition
Health Promotion
Food Science, Systems and Policy
Chemistry for the Health Professions
First Peoples Culture, History and Healthcare
Human Biochemistry
Human Systems and Pathophysiology 1
Human Systems and Pathophysiology 2
Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism
Nutrition Assessment
Diet and Disease
Public Health Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
Public Health Nutrition
Health Education and Communication
Special Populations Project
Health Policy and Activism
Health Surveillance and Epidemiology
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Disease Prevention
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Exercise and Sports Nutrition
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Healthcare in the Digital World
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Critical Literature Review
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Entrepreneurship, Professionalism and Business Skills in Health
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Food as Medicine
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Integrated Pharmacology
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Unspecified Elective
Elective option (students choose 1 elective).
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off), and pathway scholarships such as the Ironwood Pathway (20% off) and Pearl Pathway (30% off). These are available to new undergraduate students and apply for the entire course duration.
Torrens University Australia offers an Offshore Online Scholarship of up to 30% off tuition fees for international students studying online and residing outside Australia, suggesting that online study options may be available for undergraduate courses.
Yes, the Motivational Scholarship (Trimester 1 Accelerated) offers 30% off tuition fees for new undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing in the Trimester 1 Accelerated intake in 2026, applicable across all faculties except BMIHMS, Nursing, and Higher Degrees by Research programs.
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers an Alumni Scholarship designed to support graduates who wish to continue their studies and pursue a next qualification, helping them build on their existing academic success.
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