Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Health and welfare
Gain the skills to make a difference in people's lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organisations to prevent many chronic diseases. Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, you'll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product devel
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Bundoora
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 113593H
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Course overview
Gain the skills to make a difference in people's lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organisations to prevent many chronic diseases. Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, you'll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, you will: build expertise in chemistry and nutrition science, analysis, physiology and biochemistry, epidemiology, and research and communication have the flexibility to study online or on campus, or even choose an accelerated option to finish your degree in 2.5 years prepare for your career at every stage of the degree, with the option to exit early via the Diploma or Associate Degree in Food and Nutrition graduate ready to apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia, or pursue postgraduate studies through the Master of Dietetics or our Honours research program.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years; OR
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years; OR
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 | Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus | — | — | $38,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.