Program Overview

In studying a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) you will complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including physiology, nutrition and food science. You will also investigate the factors that impact what effects food and nutrients have on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing.
 
Gain knowledge in the different nutritional practices and what role guidelines play. Graduate with specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today as well as across the lifespan and populations. Further study opportunities for this degree include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health and Master of Occupational Therapy.

Study a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Studies) at UC and you will:

• Work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building professional networks in the health sector.
• Translate and communicate discipline specific knowledge to a variety of health-related audiences such as professionals, government and non-government representatives and clients.
• Develop and apply critical analysis skills to a range of contemporary health related issues
• Identify factors influencing food behaviour, attitudes, safety and availability.
• Assess and apply relevant nutrition assessment practices and guidelines.
• Evaluate and critique nutritional assessments across the life-span, different populations and disease states.
• Identify and explain the sources and function of nutrients in dietary patterns and their role in maintaining health.

 
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the health industry. You will work and study in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and graduate highly employable with the skills and knowledge for success.

Specialist Major: Nutrition Studies
The Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) allows students to complete a range of foundation subjects to develop a sound scientific background in human nutrition including physiology, nutrition and food science. Students will also investigate the properties of food and nutrients and their impact on our physical, social, mental and environmental wellbeing. The different nutritional practices and the role guidelines play in society will also be explored. Students will gain specialist knowledge of the physiological, social, and epidemiological factors influencing diet-related diseases prevalent in societies today as well as across the lifespan and different populations.