Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)
Health and welfare
In a world where food is both a basic human need and an increasingly visible aspect of popular culture, graduates with expertise in nutrition and the science of food have a vital role to play. In this course you will learn about how food and nutrition can affect the health and wellbeing of global populations by understanding the science behind foods and the role of nutrition in health.The first year of the degree explores fundamental sciences linked to food and human nutrition. You will develop
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bentley
- WA
- Course code
- CRICOS 118950G
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Course overview
In a world where food is both a basic human need and an increasingly visible aspect of popular culture, graduates with expertise in nutrition and the science of food have a vital role to play. In this course you will learn about how food and nutrition can affect the health and wellbeing of global populations by understanding the science behind foods and the role of nutrition in health.The first year of the degree explores fundamental sciences linked to food and human nutrition. You will develop knowledge in physiology, biochemistry and biomedical sciences alongside an introduction to health and food behaviours. The second year builds on these foundations while also exploring the effects of dietary nutrients on health and human development across the life cycle, food chemistry and food processing. You will evaluate the latest scientific literature in the fields of nutrition and food science and relate this to developments in the discipline area. In the second year of the course you will choose between two streams: Nutrition or Food Science. The Nutrition stream further develops your understanding of the evidence behind the associations between diet and health outcomes. You will explore the social and cultural influences that impact dietary decisions within the population, and conduct a nutrition research project. Graduate nutritionists typically undertake further study to specialise in a professional area, including dietetics, research, food science and technology, health promotion or teaching. In the Food Science stream you will focus on the nature and chemical composition of foods, ingredient behaviour under different processing conditions, and the application of this knowledge of food science to improve the safety and quality of food. Nutrition and food scientists are also involved in the research and development of new food products and new technologies in the processing of foods. You will also undertake a work placement with an external organisation which may be a government, research or food industry organisation.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Science. Mathematics is desirable 2. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes International Baccalaureate Diploma 24 for this course or listed course stream. 3. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Australian ATAR 70 for this course or listed course stream. 4. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Ontario Grade 12 60 for this course or listed course stream. 5. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India CBSE 60 for this course or listed course stream. 6. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes GCE A Levels 5 for this course or listed course stream. 7. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 15 for this course or listed course stream. 8. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India HSC 65 for this course or listed course stream. 9. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 5 for this course or listed course stream. 10. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Malaysia STPM 5 for this course or listed course stream. 11. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program 54 for this course or listed course stream. 2. Science. Mathematics is desirable
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Canadian Grade 12 average
60%
60%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Science. Mathematics is desirable 2. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes International Baccalaureate Diploma 24 for this course or listed course stream. 3. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Australian ATAR 70 for this course or listed course stream. 4. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Ontario Grade 12 60 for this course or listed course stream. 5. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India CBSE 60 for this course or listed course stream. 6. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes GCE A Levels 5 for this course or listed course stream. 7. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 15 for this course or listed course stream. 8. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes India HSC 65 for this course or listed course stream. 9. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 5 for this course or listed course stream. 10. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Malaysia STPM 5 for this course or listed course stream. 11. Curtin's 2027 course table publishes Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program 54 for this course or listed course stream.
Additional entry requirement
Science. Mathematics is desirable
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Curtin University of Technology | 15 February 2027 | — | $47,650per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Curtin Perth | 19 July 2027 | — | $47,650per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Curtin Perth | 15 February 2027 | — | $47,650per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Curtin University of Technology | 19 July 2027 | — | $47,650per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.