Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce

Build your foundation knowledge in nutrition science and learn how nutrition affects population health, disease and ageing, and gain a deep understanding of the commercial forces that guide Australia's $130 billion food industry.* With Deakin's Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce, you will graduate with highly transferable skills that allow you to work in either field, or where nutrition and business connect. Hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs will ensure you graduate with practical skills that prepare you for employment in the thriving health and food industries, with the advanced knowledge to provide evidence-based nutrition advice throughout community settings. Your commerce degree builds expertise in analysis and reporting to guide business decisions. Gain experience with real clients on industry projects and learn from business leaders driving innovation. Why not combine your passion for food and nutrition with business skills and help shape the future of Australia's food industry? While studying nutrition science, you will gain expertise and insight into the overall impact of food on health and wellbeing, and graduate ready for a variety of career opportunities across health and nutrition industries. Your commerce degree will help you build confidence, commercial acumen and specialist skills to make an impact in business and government. You will develop the ability to analyse data, communicate insights and think strategically, all foundations for success across sectors like finance, marketing and the nutrition industry. The majors available in the commerce stream of this degree include: accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, management, management information systems, marketing. Both the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and Deakin Business School house state-of-the-art facilities to expose you to industry-standard environments while you study. Put theories to the test in our food sensory labs and develop your skills in business focused learning spaces. Broaden your cultural understanding of nutrition and commerce by taking the opportunity to study abroad for a trimester. International study provides invaluable experience that prepares you to transition from course to career within Australia and around the globe. With more than 7% of the total burden of disease in Australia due to poor diet, graduate with the practical skills to improve health and wellbeing through food and nutrition and the commercial prowess to make large scale changes to the food industry.