Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science

The Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science is delivered on campus at Adelaide University. The university has seven campuses across South Australia, including the Adelaide City Campus, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mount Gambier, Roseworthy, Waite, and Whyalla.

Intake dates for postgraduate programs at Adelaide University are typically in February and July each year. Applications for Australian students are open via SATAC for study commencing in 2026.

You will learn to educate, innovate and research on the topic of food and nutrition. The program covers how diets impact wellbeing, how cultural, environmental and social factors influence what we eat, the connection between diet and exercise, and global challenges like food security and sustainability. You will also gain skills to influence public health policies and contribute future-focused ideas to the food and health industries.

Applications for Australian students — including Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents — are open via SATAC for study at Adelaide University in 2026. The university provides step-by-step guides to preparing your application on their website.

Graduates are set up for success in a range of fulfilling careers in nutrition and food science, with opportunities to influence attitudes and make a global impact. The program prepares graduates to influence public health policies and contribute future-focused ideas to the food and health industries, with skills in promoting healthier lifestyles and communities.