Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science

    Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 18,372 / year(s)
    Next IntakeAugust 10, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science

    About

    Get a taste for the science of nutrition

    Learn more about human physiology, biochemistry and how nutrition affects the human body from a social, biochemical, disease and life cycle-oriented context with a UC Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition course.

    In this course, you will study a diverse range of subjects that will give you a deeper understanding of human nutrition while offering a clearer understanding of what health-related study options are available to you moving forward. This course is perfect for students from a broader health science background looking to specialise in nutrition science, or those looking at entering the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program and need additional pre-requisites to gain access.

    This course also offers an alternative exit pathway for students who commence the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics but due to lifestyle or career changes, choose not to complete the degree. Get a taste for nutrition science. Register for the UC Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition course today.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
    a) a completed bachelor degree in science, or a related discipline*,
    b) two degree level units in chemistry,
    c) two degree level units in human biology and human physiology.

    * a related discipline includes health, science, applied science.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    18,372 / year(s)

    How to Apply

    If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

    Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

    If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

    International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

    You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science

    University of Canberra

    University of Canberra

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra