Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
113593H
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Gain the skills to make a difference in people's lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organisations to prevent many chronic diseases. Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, you'll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, you will: build expertise in chemistry and nutrition science, analysis, physiology and biochemistry, epidemiology, and research and communication have the flexibility to study online or on campus, or even choose an accelerated option to finish your degree in 2.5 years prepare for your career at every stage of the degree, with the option to exit early via the Diploma or Associate Degree in Food and Nutrition graduate ready to apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia, or pursue postgraduate studies through the Master of Dietetics or our Honours research program.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne (Bundoora) | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | 60 |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 3 years Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | 66.00 |
Structure
Online (HBFN), Melbourne (Bundoora) (HBFNBU) To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (HBFN, HBFNBU), students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 300 core credit points 60 elective credit points or a minor Singapore (HBFNSP) To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Food and Nutrition (HBFNSP), students must complete 360 credit points consisting of: 360 core credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Chemistry Foundations
- Chemistry of Food and Cooking
- Food Security and Sustainable Food Systems
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Research and Evidence in Practice
- Understanding Health and Wellbeing
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years
- OR
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