Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Graduates may apply for the credential of Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) and have the option to register as a Registered Nutritionist after three years' work experience. Graduates are also eligible for membership as a Registered Public Health Nutritionist with the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), as well as a Graduate Member with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

This degree is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for admission into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is required to be eligible for full membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian Credential. So while the bachelor degree itself does not qualify you as a dietitian, it provides the necessary pathway to pursue postgraduate study in dietetics.

The minimum score for guaranteed entry is a Selection Rank of 75. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive. The minimum IBAS is 28.00. Adjustment factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be used to increase your Selection Rank.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science is available on campus at Wollongong and Liverpool. Intake dates are available for both Autumn 2026 and Spring 2026, with the course running for 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics, and any two units of Science. Ideally, students will have studied Mathematics Standard 2 and any four units of Science. Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Physics in the HSC (or equivalent) are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.