BSc and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics - Nutrition Science in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

Combining rigorous scientific training with a two-year master's program, the five-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics equips you with the essential skills to immediately enter the nutrition field. Globally, the number of overweight individuals now surpasses those who are undernourished—a startling statistic highlighting the growing demand for trained professionals to promote community health. This degree connects you with leading dietitians and researchers at the forefront of nutrition science and medical practice. Enroll in Australia's most prestigious and longest-established nutrition program (celebrating 50 years in 2017), where research-focused learning keeps you abreast of the latest developments in evidence-based dietetics, nutritional science, and public health nutrition. Our unique life sciences approach sets our program apart, offering pathways to advanced research or specializations in both human and animal nutrition. The Bachelor of Science component covers foundational subjects like biochemistry, molecular biology, and human physiology, alongside a dedicated nutrition science major. The master's program begins with coursework in nutritional science, clinical dietetics, and public health nutrition, followed by clinical placements and a research project in the second year. Graduates emerge with comprehensive nutritional expertise, prepared for careers as dietitians, researchers, or health professionals across various settings.

Nutrition Science integrates multiple disciplines to examine food's role in health and disease throughout life. Starting with core biology and biochemistry, the program progresses to human nutrition, exploring nutrient effects from molecular to systemic levels. You'll study nutrient sensing, digestion, metabolism, and storage while gaining laboratory and data analysis skills—valuable foundations for careers in nutrition science, research, or progression to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (with required prerequisites).

Specializing in nutrition and metabolism creates opportunities for advanced study, including honors programs or the DAA-accredited Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Career paths include: hospital dietetics; community health services; private practice; sports nutrition; food manufacturing; marketing; consulting; NGOs; government health roles; and academic research or teaching positions.