La Trobe University
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain the skills to make a difference in people's lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organisations to prevent many chronic diseases.
Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, you'll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
RECENT SCHOOL LEAVERS
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
APPLICANTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years; OR
Successful completion of HBS101 Introduction to Human Physiology, and one of the following three Open Access Pathway subjects:
- DTN101 Introduction to Nutrition;
- CHM101 Essentials of Chemistry; or
- PHE1UHW Understanding Health and Wellbeing.
OR Successful completion of Undergraduate Certificate of Food and Nutrition (HCFN)
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$27,207
$115,200
$27,207
$115,200
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will prepare you for the following roles.
Nutritionist
Nutritionists help people improve their diet and eating habits. They may give personalised advice to individual clients, create educational program...
Food Scientist
A Food Scientist plays a vital role in studying food products and processes to enhance safety, quality, and nutritional value. They work in various...
Food Technologist
A Food Technologist develops food and drink products at a manufacturing facility. You might create new products or make changes to existing items....
Health Coach
A Health Coach provides information and advice to clients wanting to improve their health and fitness. You might discuss dietary choices, exercise...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.
Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.
