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Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Human nutrition studies food, nutrients and how they influence health and disease.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 51.75
- Lowest offered at University of Canberra, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 4 providers
- VIC, SA, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Human Nutrition asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in food and how it affects health
- good communication skills for explaining nutrition
- a careful approach to studying scientific subjects
- an interest in helping people make food choices
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Weight Loss Consultant
Weight loss consultants help people lose weight by building a plan around food, movement and daily habits, then coaching them to stick with it.
Median pay$62,400 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.75 lowest
- (60.45 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
Victoria University
Footscray Park, St Albans, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 60.45 lowest
- (65.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.55 lowest
- (65.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Human Nutrition.
- Nutrition science
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biochemistry
- Public health nutrition
- Diet, behaviour and communication
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is a bachelor degree in human nutrition. It suits people who want to study nutrition at university level.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.