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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
This degree joins nutrition science with the practical training of a dietitian.
- How long it takes
- 3.5 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 66.05
- Lowest offered at Griffith University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Dietitian
- $86,700 median pay
- Taught by
- 4 providers
- NSW, QLD, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in food and how it affects health
- a calm, supportive manner with people
- good communication skills
- an eye for detail in scientific information
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Dietitian
Dietitians work out what someone needs to eat to manage a health condition, recover from illness or stay well, and turn that into a plan they can follow at home.
What else you need
Complete a Dietitians Australia-accredited dietetics programme and meet Accredited Practising Dietitian requirements. Nutrition study alone does not confer this credential; this is not an Ahpra registration claim. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$86,700
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
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 Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.05 lowest
- (74.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $10,000 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Bedford Park, City, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.55 lowest
- (75.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 79.1 lowest
- (85.65 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 71 lowest
- (63.45 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Nutrition science
- Clinical dietetics
- Anatomy and physiology
- Dietetic counselling
- Community and food service nutrition
- Professional placements
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?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?