University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBy studying a Bachelor of Nutrition Science, you’ll develop the skills to provide evidence-based recommendations, as well as work on policy and research to improve health outcomes. You’ll learn from experienced NGO and industry partners, including Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania, TasCOSS, Tasmanian School Canteens Association, and more. To make sure you graduate job-ready, you'll undertake a minimum of 80 hours professional experience placement as part of a team with our industry partners. Here, you'll apply your nutrition and healthy eating knowledge, education program planning, and community engagement skills, in real-world scenarios, including in rural and remote community settings.>
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Domestic Applicants Recently Completed Secondary Education (Completed in the Past Two Years)
Applicants are ranked by ATAR, and offers are made based on the number of places available. In 2023, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 66.10. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications received.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. Individual subject results will be considered on a case-by-case basis during the application assessment. To be eligible for an offer, you must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.
Domestic Applicants with VET / TAFE Study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed one of the following:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation)
- Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
- Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.
Domestic Applicants with Higher Education Study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:
- Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.
Domestic Applicants with Work and Life Experience
This course does not admit students on the basis of work or life experience. You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.
Subject Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds. To be eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in one of the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
- General Mathematics (MTG315120) (or higher)
All International Students
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements, and any course-specific requirements such as prerequisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0, or a PTE Academic score of 58, with no score lower than 50 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation)
- Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
- Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
- Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course-specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
- Mathematics General (MTG315115) or equivalent
If you have not met a required prerequisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.
Safety In Practice Requirements
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before the census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately from the course admission application.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$103,350
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Nutrition Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Health Educator
Health Educators teach adults, children, and community groups how to live healthier lives through good nutrition and positive lifestyle habits. The...
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...
Nutritionist
Nutritionists help people improve their diet and eating habits. They may give personalised advice to individual clients, create educational program...
Nutrition Scientist
A Nutrition Scientist studies the effects of food and nutrition on human health. You may work in research institutions, health organisations, or go...
About University of Tasmania
Our story began over 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place.
Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes Tasmanians such creative thinkers and problem solvers. And it has seen us generate powerful ideas both for and from our island.
Just as the winds and elements shaped this land, this land shapes everything we do. That’s why, today, we fight to protect our island home. As a university, we study and preserve some of the last great wilderness on our planet. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and down to the Antarctic.
Literature students ponder the vast Southern Ocean. Scientists sing. Doctors design. Teachers become entrepreneurs. Architects devote themselves to sheltering the needy.
Our creative minds capture our unique land and seascapes, reminding us why our island is worth fighting for. They tell stories that resonate far away. Our institutions lead in medical, agricultural, social and environmental research. Our small setting allows us to test big ideas, leading to greater outcomes for the world.
We welcome all enquiring minds, from near and far, to join our pursuit. Every one of our students becomes part of a welcoming, collaborative community. And our whole island becomes their campus.
We are the University of Tasmania.
