In this double degree you will learn how to identify the nutritional health needs of individuals, groups and communities. Youll be prepared to educate people on good health and nutrition and advocate for better health policies and laws. Youll also develop the ability to coordinate nutrition and health promotion activities for the public.
In your first year you will learn the foundations of health promotion and nutrition, and study core units with students from other health disciplines.
In your second, third and fourth years you will learn specialised health promotion and nutrition knowledge and skills. You will also undertake an on-campus health promotion campaign and provide a school-based nutrition education session.
You will develop diverse practical skills by completing a 100-hour professional placement in a public health or health promotion organisation.
Please note: In Australia there is a distinction between dietitians and other occupations in the nutrition and food science field, including that of a nutritionist. To qualify as a dietitian you must complete further postgraduate studies.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
Why study
- This is the only course of its kind in Western Australia.
- There are work-integrated learning opportunities.
- The course has a practical emphasis.
- You can develop your knowledge and skills in planning and evaluating health promotion programs.
- The combined health promotion and nutrition content will develop your knowledge in the core studies of human biology, behavioural sciences, research methods and epidemiology.
Student profile
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Professional recognition
On graduation, you are eligible for professional-level membership for the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the Nutrition Society of Australia.