Course Overview

About This Course

If you're passionate about nutrition, promoting healthy food consumption, and enhancing global health through innovative food and health care systems, this double degree is designed for you. This degree opens doors to diverse careers in the food supply chain, food businesses, and policy and communications roles influencing consumer food choices. As a graduate, your in-depth knowledge of food science and innovative business practices ensures you're well suited to develop, navigate and lead innovative and responsible solutions to nutritional challenges.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Minimum ATAR: 70
Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): At least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology or Integrated Science or Physics
Desirable WACE subjects: Mathematics Applications ATAR
StepUp Entry: Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course
UniReady: If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry
Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable)
STAT entry: STAT Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed. STAT alone is not accepted for entry into this course
English requirements (IELTS Academic): Writing 6, Speaking 6, Reading 6, Listening 6, Overall band score 6.5

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as Nutritionist, Nutrition scientist, Nutrition business analyst/consultant, Community health consultant, Educator, Entrepreneur, Health and food consultant, Home economist, or Research assistant. Industries include Agricultural research, Analytical laboratories, Business, Community health, Education, Fitness and wellbeing, Food marketing and sales, Food manufacturing and supply, Food research and development, Government and non-profit, Health innovation, and Health research and development.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this double degree unique compared to other nutrition courses?

This course blends food science knowledge with best practices in innovation and is the first degree of its type in Australia, combining a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) with a Bachelor of Innovation.

Is this course professionally recognised?

Yes. Students and graduates are eligible for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia, and graduates of this course are eligible for Associate Nutritionist Registration Status with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Additionally, Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International, and holds an EFMD Accredited MBA.

What are the minimum entry requirements for this course?

The minimum ATAR required is 70, along with at least one ATAR science course from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Integrated Science, or Physics. Mathematics Applications ATAR is also listed as a desirable subject. English proficiency requirements include an overall IELTS band score of 6.5, with no band below 6.

How long does this course take to complete?

The Bachelor of Science (Nutrition), Bachelor of Innovation is a four years full-time course, or the equivalent in part-time study, totalling 800 credits.

What will I learn in this double degree?

You will apply multidisciplinary knowledge to critically appraise information to arrive at innovative, responsible and impactful solutions for complex nutrition challenges; use information and technology decisively using creative and innovative thinking; demonstrate cultural competence and ethics in nutrition and food science issues; influence inclusively by appreciating global perspectives of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; take responsibility for your own learning and professional development; and demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focussed capabilities including a global, responsible, innovative and technology (GRIT) mindset.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Environmental ScientistLaboratory Scientist / Medical ScientistResearch ScientistEcologistMicrobiologist

Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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