Hobart,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Public Health Nutrition in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
|
Newnham Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,918
(c. USD25,914.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A nutritionist possesses specialized knowledge to offer various evidence-backed nutrition services encompassing public health nutrition, policy development, research, and community wellness. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science equips students with creative and business-oriented approaches to building a nutrition career, fostering the ability to generate opportunities at local, national, and international levels. Gain skills in designing, implementing, and effectively communicating top-tier healthcare solutions while understanding the psychological factors influencing community health behaviors and dietary patterns. The program explores food security issues, accessibility challenges, and the ethical obligations of nutrition professionals. Additionally, it outlines distinct career trajectories for graduates pursuing roles or advanced studies in Nutrition and Dietetics, preparing them to deliver exceptional healthcare services across diverse environments.
This specialization emphasizes preventing nutrition-related illnesses and enhancing population health through optimal dietary practices. Whether aiming to work directly with local communities or on an international scale, this program delivers both theoretical foundations and practical skills to safeguard and elevate community wellbeing. It serves as a stepping stone to the University of Tasmania's Master of Public Health, opening doors to careers in public health advocacy across government agencies, NGOs, industries, and community organizations. Graduates specializing in public health nutrition may qualify for Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) status with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), with potential advancement to Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr) after acquiring relevant professional experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0, or a PTE Academic score of 58, with no score lower than 50 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation),
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology,
Certificate IV in Fitness,
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health,
Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques,
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice,
Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support,
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
Tuition
AUD
36,918