Bachelor of Human Nutrition

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,237 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

About

It's well known that your diet can affect your weight status – but did you know it can also lead to anaemia, cognitive impairment, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer?

Our Bachelor of Human Nutrition empowers you to improve lives by designing tailored diet and lifestyle plans that promote health, prevent disease and set individuals up for success.

Take a scientific approach to nutrition with courses in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry and food science. Discover the intricate workings of the human body, from cells to complex systems, and learn how they integrate with nutrition for optimal health.

You’ll build a solid foundation in nutrition and health across all stages of life – understanding how balanced eating supports healthy childhood growth and healthy ageing.

With advanced skills in critical thinking, research and communication, you’ll be ready to make an immediate impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities locally and across the globe.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

A degree in nutrition opens doors to a huge variety of fulfilling careers. You might work with kids who are picky eaters, broadening their palates and horizons. You could work in health promotion to help communities improve their diet and health. Perhaps you’ll embrace science and research – finding new ways to combat world hunger.

Other roles could include:

Nutritionist
Sports nutritionist
Community health worker
Food quality and safety manager
Nutrition educator
Health coach.

Industry trends

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity increased fourfold (WHO, 2024). In many low-income and middle-income countries, there is also the double burden of malnutrition – where both undernutrition and obesity exist within the same country, or sometimes even in the same household. Nutrition experts are needed to unpack the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors fuelling these changes in productive, culturally sensitive and evidence-based ways.

In Australia, there is a wide gap between recommended dietary guidelines and what people actually eat. It is estimated that 91% of children and 94% of adults don’t meet the recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2023).

Bring your knowledge of nutrition to address these issues at the individual and community level, promoting empowered eating for health and wellbeing.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,237 / year(s)

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website