Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

You will gain practical experience in Curtin's dedicated nutrition laboratories throughout the course. You will also complete a 75-hour professional placement that will develop your professional identity, hone your career direction, and facilitate your transition to the workplace or to postgraduate study.

Curtin encourages graduates to apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australia. Graduates are eligible to be recognised as an Associate Nutritionist by the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Yes, you can study Nutrition as part of a double degree with Health Promotion or Innovation. After completing your bachelor degree, you may choose to complete a postgraduate course to specialise in an area such as health promotion, teaching or research. This course is also a pathway to the Master of Dietetics (admission criteria apply).

You will develop knowledge across culinary nutrition, physiology, biochemistry, food chemistry and biostatistics, alongside an introduction to health and food behaviours. You will explore the effects of diet on health and human development across the life cycle. As your studies progress, you'll evaluate the latest scientific literature in the field of nutrition, and your learning will include sustainability principles and nutrition communication.

Nutrition professionals in Australia can expect an increase in job opportunities of more than 30% by 2035. The course is rated #1 in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate Health Services and Support, according to the Good Universities Guide 2026.