Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDoes the role of food in society fascinate you? Learn how food and nutrition influence individual and community wellbeing with the Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition from Charles Sturt University.
This course will develop your ability to analyse nutrition, food product development, consumption trends, factors influencing attitudes to food and health, food supply, food policy and ecological issues associated with food.
Delve into the social, cultural, technical, environmental, economic and political factors influencing food habits, diet and lifestyle.
When applying, you’ll choose a dedicated stream of study from exercise science, community nutrition, transition to dietetics or food innovation and marketing.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A completed High School Certificate with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR
- A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR
- A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR
- A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR
- Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Food Science 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...
Public Health Nutritionist
A Public Health Nutritionist promotes healthy eating habits and nutritional practices to improve community health. You might work in government age...
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....
Food Safety Officer
A Food Safety Officer ensures food production standards are adhered to in the manufacturing industry. You’ll ensure correct procedures are followed...
About Charles Sturt University
We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.
We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.
As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.
