Bachelor of Nutrition Science

This three year degree studies nutrition as a science and its use in public health, research and community work.

Compare 7 providers

How long it takes: 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 45.8; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2022
How you can study: On campus
Taught by: 7 providers; 4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Nutrition Science 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 genuine curiosity about science and the body
good communication skills for explaining nutrition
a patient, steady approach to detailed study

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 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.

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
ATAR
64.05 lowest
(71.75 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
Next intake
Feb 2027
Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood, VIC
More about Deakin University
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
ATAR
53.35 lowest
(62.15 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
ATAR
47.2 lowest
(47.2 median, 2022)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
45.8 lowest
(61.2 median, 2022)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
University of Wollongong
UOW South Western Sydney, Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
ATAR
68.2 lowest
(70.75 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Course page for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
Australian Catholic University
Blacktown, Melbourne, North Sydney (MacKillop), NSW, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
ATAR
49.9 lowest
(58.65 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
ATAR
68.8 lowest
(70.8 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$9,540 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful