Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 40,900 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of South Australia - City East Campus

  CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 6.5  Minimum Speaking - 6.5  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  Minimum Listening - 58.0  Minimum Reading - 58.0  Minimum Writing - 58.0  Minimum Speaking - 58.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Nutrition is high on Australia’s health and wellness agenda. In Australia, the nutrition profession is expected to grow very strongly over the next five years, with 5,000 new job openings expected.

Employment prospects are promising, and your job will impact all members of society. Through scientific advancements in food and nutrition, you’ll have a positive impact on the whole community – from children, teens and parents; to adults of all ages and abilities to support positive behavior change.

You could gain employment as a:

• Community Nutritionist: change attitudes toward food and health; provide advice, guidance, and support to people.
• Health Promotion Officer: use social and environmental interventions to improve health.
• Sports, Exercise, and Fitness Nutritionist: Optimizes the performance of athletes and physically active people.
• Food Scientist: use chemistry and biology to look at the microbiological, chemical, and physical properties of food and ingredients.
• Product Development Manager: develop innovative products and solutions to meet strategic business objectives.
• Microbiology Specialist: work in food manufacturing or government to research microorganisms to prevent food-borne diseases.
• Food Policy Advisor: offer qualified health and nutrition advice to the public.
• Food Safety Advisor: conduct food and safety reviews and monitor procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Quality Assurance Officer: conduct assurance audits of production facilities to oversee quality, efficiency and production issues.
• Research Scientist: conduct lab-based investigations, experiments, and trials to broaden scientific understanding; as well as non-lab-based field research and clinical human trials. 
• Food Technician: conduct research and experiments on food products involved in the production process.
• Flavor Technologist: sample products and conduct experiments to alter the ingredients in food and beverages to make them taste better, replicate a taste, or develop a new taste.

Scholarships

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.

• Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
• Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
• Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)

Scholarship Criteria:

• Be a prospective international student
• Be eligible to study in Australia
• Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
• Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
• Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
• Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into

International Merit Scholarship

Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.

International Merit Scholarship
Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

The professions which are the highest in demand in Australia are Cabin Crew members, Chefs, Account Managers, Teachers, Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, and Marketers.