Graduate Diploma in Nutrition

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

079258K

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 2 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,280 / semester(s)

Next Intake May-2026

Graduate Diploma in Nutrition

About

Nutritionists and dietitians play a vital role in allied health; focussing on the impact food has on development, performance and general health and wellness at every stage of life. Specialist qualifications in this field offers a range of rewarding career opportunities such as working with people living with medical conditions, athletes, children and working in aged care facilities, media, and more!

Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Nutrition is designed to build on your undergraduate knowledge in the health and related sciences to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to human nutrition and health. You will benefit from the extensive professional experience of academics who work in a range of relevant fields including clinical dietetics, sports nutrition, the food industry, private practice, and public health nutrition.

If you are already in the health sector, this program is designed to upskill and broaden your career opportunities in the nutrition and dietetics fields.

If you are aiming to enrol in postgraduate medical study, the Graduate Diploma in Nutrition is a beneficial pre-medical program. The program is also suitable for updating your international dietitian qualifications to gain professional recognition in Australia.

If your career ambition is to become an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD, you can complete this program in eight months and gain full credit to progress onto Bond’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree 2.00

4 year Bachelor degree - 4 point grading scale

Successful completion of recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a health related field with a minimum GPA requirement of 1 (on a 4-point scale where 1 = pass). Must also meet subject prerequisites, see additional requirements.

Recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree 2.00

4 year Bachelor degree - 5 point grading scale

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 7.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 65
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 27 Writing, 23 Speaking, 24 for Reading and Listening

Career

Where will your degree take you?

The Australian Government’s Job Outlook rates the future growth in demand for dietitians as strong.

More than 85% of nutritionists and dietitians work in the broad area of health care and social assistance, including:

Hospitals and outpatient facilities
Aged care facilities
Private nutrition / dietetic practice
Community and public health nutrition 
Nutrition and dietetic research

This versatile field can also lead to career opportunities in public administration and safety, education, and training (childcare and schools), corporate health and wellness, food service management, sports nutrition, nutrition communications and media, and the food industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Nutrition has been designed to upskill graduates and health professionals to prepare them for a range of career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional roles.