Study the Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Study Human Nutrition at Flinders

Create a healthier world

Explore the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention to create long-lasting behavioural changes in government, industry and the community. Promote health and prevent illness in communities around the globe using evidence-based health and medical sciences in this fast growing industry.

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Why study Human Nutrition at Flinders

Flinders has over 42 years of teaching and research expertise in Nutrition & Dietetics and ranks well above world standard (Australian Government's latest Excellence in Research Australia Rankings 2018).
Learn from exceptional lecturers, through team and problem-based learning, industry experience and overseas placement opportunities.
Qualify in the evolving field of nutrition for health promotion and illness prevention
Study evidence-based topics in nutrition, health promotion, behavioural sciences, nutrition, sports science and public health
Combine science, nutrition and exercise into a career with our human nutrition/exercise science combined degree
Transfer to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics after two years or apply for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Your career

This degree is designed to prepare you to deliver quality preventative nutritional practice within a wide range of settings including health education, health promotion and public health.

Potential occupations include:

consultant nutritionist
food company nutritionist
health promotion or project officer
sports nutrition consultant
research nutritionist.

Potential employers include:

local and state government
non-government organisations
corporations (research and development)
community-based services
health-related businesses.

Professional accreditation / recognition

The Bachelor of Human Nutrition gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge to practise as an associate nutritionist on graduation, and you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Sprout Cooking School partnership

As part of the exciting partnership with Sprout Cooking School, Flinders University nutrition and dietetics students enjoy the opportunity to attend practical cooking skills workshops at Sprout’s state of the art cooking school.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

core topics in the fundamentals of biology and science; molecular basis of life; food systems; and nutrition, physical activity and health
study of general chemistry and chemistry for the life sciences
other topics individualised to your chosen specialisation.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

core topics in human physiology; biochemistry of human disease; nutrition across the life cycle; food products and preparation; individual, social and environmental perspectives on food consumption; and other topics individualised to your chosen specialisation.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

core topics in the fundamentals of nutritional epidemiology, the role and function of nutrients, sports nutrition, public health and community nutrition, behavioural science, research methods, and other topics individualised to your chosen specialisation
an elective topic for self-directed placement.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake a 140-hour self-directed placement with industry, or co-create an industry project in an area of your choice.
Volunteer for nutrition events or industry projects, or gain nutrition experience within the University.
Problem-solve real nutrition issues, learn from guest lecturers who work in the field, and develop projects with real-world applications.

What you will need

You will be required to undergo criminal history record assessments prior to work placements and possibly immunisations if working within the public health sector.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take the third-year self-directed placement topic overseas. Students are also eligible to apply for study abroad for a semester with universities whose topics are recognised by Flinders University.

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Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Bachelor of Human Nutrition/Bachelor of Exercise Science

By combining human nutrition with exercise science, you can graduate after four years with a nutrition qualification. Some potential career opportunities include exercise scientist and registered nutritionist, health and injury prevention advisor, nutrition and exercise consultant, or active living project officer.

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Create a Healthier World - Study Flinders Human Nutrition

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Rural and remote sub-quotas

An annual subquota is available for applicants from rural and remote areas. To be considered for the rural and remote subquota applicants must apply to SATAC in the normal way.

Applicants must also, within 10 working days after submitting the SATAC application, submit a Statutory Declaration to SATAC which confirms that they have lived in non-metropolitan areas of Australia (Remoteness Classifications RA2 to RA5) for at least 5 consecutive years, or 10 years cumulatively, from birth (i.e. during any period of their life). A Statutory Declaration form can be downloaded here.

Applicants can check their eligibility in accordance with the definition above using the search tool at the Remoteness Area (RA) Locator site. Filter your search using the ASGS Remoteness Areas (2016) layer.

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Northern Territory sub-quotas

An annual subquota is available for applicants from the Northern Territory (NT). To be considered for the NT subquota applicants must apply to SATAC in the normal way.

Applicants who gain entry in this degree through the subquota will be registered with the Flinders NT and required to travel and reside in the Northern Territory for their final year clinical placements. The Flinders NT will subsidise travel expenses up to the equivalent of an economy class one-way fare. Contact the Flinders NT at fnt.placements@flinders.edu.au for further details prior to application.

Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for a subquota place: must have their principal place of residence in the NT; or must have been resident in the NT for a minimum period of two years, within the last five years; or must be a recent graduate (within the last 5 years) or a current student of Charles Darwin University.

Applicants must also, within 10 working days after submitting the SATAC application, submit a Statutory Declaration to SATAC which confirms that they meet the criteria for the NT subquota.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Finders degree you might want to include is the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition stream).

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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Bachelor of Human Nutrition

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