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Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science
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Sciences
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science provides a comprehensive education in nutrition science, health promotion, and food sustainability. This innovative program equips students with scientific knowledge of nutrient metabol […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9504 (1st year contribution)
University of New England - Armidale
Start Date
Feb 2026
Jun 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science provides a comprehensive education in nutrition science, health promotion, and food sustainability. This innovative program equips students with scientific knowledge of nutrient metabolism and human physiology alongside practical skills in nutritional assessment and evidence-based dietary advice. Through carefully scaffolded learning experiences, students develop expertise in analysing the relationships between nutrition and health maintenance, while gaining valuable professional capabilities through work-integrated learning opportunities. The multidisciplinary curriculum integrates perspectives from biomedical science, health, and agricultural sustainability, preparing graduates for diverse career pathways in clinical nutrition, public health, food industry innovation, and research. With its focus on both scientific rigor and practical application, this program develops graduates who can effectively address contemporary nutrition challenges and contribute to improved health outcomes in communities. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

University of New England

Majors

Clinical Pathway; Food Sustainability; General Pathway

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Depending on major – Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics
Assumed knowledge

Biology and Chemistry

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Health Science will be well-positioned for diverse career opportunities across public health, food industry, research institutions, and community organisations. They can pursue roles as nutritionists in healthcare settings, nutrition educators in schools and community programs, food safety specialists, product development scientists in the food industry, or health promotion officers in government agencies. The program’s strong scientific foundation qualifies graduates to enrol in Master of Dietetics programs, providing a pathway to becoming Accredited Practicing Dietitians. With nutrition-related employment projected to grow by 7% through 2032, graduates will enter a dynamic field with emerging opportunities in personalised nutrition, digital health platforms, and sustainable food systems, where they can make meaningful contributions to improving population health outcomes

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