Students explore the effects of diet on the body, the role of nutrition in growth and development, and the impact of food choices on health.
Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health, or exercise and sports science.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Studies integrate courses in biochemistry and physiology with food science, human nutrition, and social, cultural and behavioural issues in food and nutrition. Advanced courses include public health and community nutrition. Electives cover health promotion and sports nutrition. Additional graduate study enables professional specialisation in areas such as dietetics, health promotion, public health, or exercise and sports science.
Career opportunities
Community nutrition, food sciences, health promotion, public health, research, nutrition policy development.
Membership
Public Health Association of Australia; The Nutrition Society; and apply for associate membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must complete:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including COR109 .
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109
LFS100
LFS112
PUB104
PUB112
SCI105
SCI110
Advanced courses (11)
LFS201
LFS251
NUT201
NUT202
NUT205
NUT211
NUT212
NUT232
NUT301
NUT352
PUB361
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Program transfer
Students wishing to be considered to undertake an internal transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (not available to international students on a Student Visa) should consult with their Program Advisor prior to the end of Week 2 of Semester 1 of regarding subject choices.