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Bachelor of Nutrition Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Launceston
3 years full-time Launceston 
CRICOS 098361J
Wide range of career opportunities
Open up career pathways in Nutrition, Public Health and Dietetics
Make a positive impact
Understand food security and work to build healthier communities.
Help build better communities
Have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our community through evidence-based nutritional advice
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
This pathway will allow you to study units which align to the prerequisite requirements for application to postgraduate programs including a Master of Dietetics or a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics in Australia. If you are interested in working with individuals or larger populations, this major will help you understand why and how the foods we eat impact on our health and wellbeing.
Along with foundation nutrition science units, this major prepares you to understand the reasons why many health conditions have poor eating practices at their core, and provides an evidence-base for appropriate nutrition in chronic disease prevention. As a graduate of the dietetic pathway major, you may be eligible for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and, after further completion of relevant work experience, as a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr).
The focus of this major is on the prevention of diet-related disease and the promotion of optimal nutrition and health in populations. Whether you are interested in working at the grass-roots community level or on the global stage, this major will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to protect and improve the health of communities.
This major provides a pathway to the Master of Public Health at the University of Tasmania, and a career in public health and health advocacy, working with government, non-government organisations, industry, and community groups. As a graduate of the public health nutrition major, you may be eligible for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and, after further completion of relevant work experience, as a Registered Public Health Nutritionist (RPHNutr).
Further study options
The Public Health Nutrition study option provides a pathway for postgraduate study, please visit Public Health for further information.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
On graduation you’ll be ready to undertake an exciting career in the health sector. Your career could range from working alongside professional athletes and providing training and programs, to delivering health and well-being initiatives within the community.
You'll be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge of nutrition and health, such as health education and counselling, community engagement and development, health service planning , food policy and regulation, and many more areas.
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science is also a pathway into postgraduate studies for Dietetics, Public Health and Functional Foods.
Nutrition Science skills are in high demand. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2025.^
10.4%
Nutrition
Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2025
Strong
Weight Loss Consultant:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission -
2021 Skills Priority List (June 2021)
Moderate
Dietitian:
Future Demand
National Skills Commission -
2021 Skills Priority List (June 2021)
^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.
