Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

116331F

Bachelor of Nutrition

With a goal to keep our populations healthy, the demand for more health professionals with a broad skill set is increasing. The Bachelor of Nutrition provides the knowledge and skills to work in food and nutrition sector to positively influence health. The Bachelor of Nutrition leads to work in areas including, health policy and research, health and wellbeing and health promotion to make a positive difference to health across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond. This course offers a pathway into master level studies so you can pursue a future career in dietetics.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Casuarina

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
60

CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
60

Structure

A Nutrition degree with CDU provides opportunity to start your career in health. With flexible online delivery and option to attend internal classes the Bachelor of Nutrition offers units of study to ensure you have the skills you need to work in areas of nutrition and health promotion, using your knowledge of food and nutrition to prevent disease and promote health in communities and populations. A nutrition degree includes study of diverse and relevant units encompassing topics such as epidemiology, cultural safety, research in addition to nutrition units exploring food and nutrition science, the role of food in society, public health nutrition and nutrition across the lifespan. You'll study alongside students from other allied health science areas developing an understanding of multidisciplinary professions across the health industry. This course has an emphasis on understanding the challenges of working in diverse contexts of urban, rural, and remote communities. There is a range of flexible delivery options which include online units, face-to-face tutorials, and for those balancing life, work and family responsibilities, there is the option to study this degree 100% online. There are also opportunities to access scholarships to support your study. If you are a First Nations or international student, we provide access to dedicated student support to help facilitate a successful study journey.

Entry requirements

  • Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
  • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.
  • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.
  • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal. Current School Leaver Pathways:
  • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades, School recommendation program. After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.