About the course

La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition is designed by leading nutrition experts to equip you with the capabilities needed to pursue your ideal career in health. You'll be empowered to support individuals and communities to live healthy lifestyles and reduce the rising rates of preventable disease.

　　With the increasing pressure on Australia's healthcare system due to ageing, obesity and sedentary lifestyles there is growing demand for nutrition professionals to educate our society on the importance of nutrition and wellbeing.Gain hands-on experience in commercial kitchens and modern science labs, and explore a range of topics including sports nutrition, food science and gastronomy, and nutrigenomics.

　　Possible roles include:

　　Nutritionist - Provide nutritional counselling and promote nutrition through community-level education.

　　Food scientist - Apply scientific expertise and technological principles to the development of food products and processes within manufacturing and nutrition research settings.

　　Health promoter -Work with community groups, government or policy to plan and develop ways to help people improve and manage their health.

　　Nutrition policy officer or health marketing officer

　　Advise government on nutrition policy. Support the marketing and media of health and wellbeing organisations or hospitals.

　　Nutrition community educator -Teach the public how to improve their nutrition and develop healthy eating habits by working with communities and government. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

　　Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

　　6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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