Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

Shape a healthier future for the community

With diet and nutrition-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers becoming common worldwide, demand is growing for graduates with this specialised knowledge. You will have access to world-class researchers and educators, putting you on the cusp of new nutrition and diet discoveries. Learn how to use the latest evidence to manage patient health and discover the powerful science of human nutrition.

A career in nutrition and dietetics can be rewarding. Through helping people understand how nutrition and health are connected. You play a key role in preventing and combating disease and improving health in your community around the world.

Course overview

Nutrition and Dietetics combine theoretical and scientific knowledge with practical learning to ensure you’re well-prepared for a career in nutrition and dietetics. You will:

• Train in human nutrition and health and gain skills to contribute to global well-being.
• Learn critical problem-solving and communication skills to support an individual’s understanding of the relationship between food and health.
• Choose to study electives such as sports nutrition.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 7

You will understand the science of human nutrition and health to gain skills contributing to global well-being. Combined with scientific knowledge and practical learning, you will be ready for a career in nutrition and dietetics.

Gaining problem-solving and communication skills, gaining an understanding of the relationship between food and health. Graduates choose electives that interest you to align study with career aspirations. You will be set up for life-long learning in the ever-evolving field of nutrition and dietetics.

Professional Outcomes: