Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree
Course length: 4 years (full-time only)
Location: On campus

2013 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): 91.50
Bonus points: SEAS, RISAS
Deferment: This course may not be deferred

International students: Entry and English requirements

Course overview

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics prepares graduates to work as professional nutritionists and dietitians in a range of settings.

The study program includes a significant science component. In the first two years, this includes topics in the biological sciences, chemistry and human physiology. 

During your final year, you will undertake 21 weeks of work placement, in clinical, community and food service settings.

The course is one of the most popular at Flinders and entry is very competitive. 

If you are not accepted into this course in 1st year you may wish to consider enrolling in either the Bachelor of Medical Science, the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition stream) to obtain the required prerequisites to apply for lateral transfer into the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the end of the 2nd year. Year 3 entry is also very competitive due to the limited number of places available in the course.

An honours degree can be completed in four years by undertaking additional units, including a research project at honours level, in Year 4. 

What will I study? 

Refer to the course rule.

What is Nutrition?

Nutrition is the study of the role of food nutrients in the body. Dietetics is concerned with the prevention and treatment of a variety of food-related diseases.

Nutritionists and dietitians (the terms are used interchangeably) interpret scientific knowledge about food in relation to health and disease then translate it into practical information to help people change eating habits and improve their health. 

Why study Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders?

  • We have delivered programs in nutrition and dietetics for more than 30 years and are considered at the forefront of innovation and development in Australia.
  • We have a comprehensive research program, with interests as diverse as: children's nutrition, public health nutrition, health service research, the role of nutrition in promoting healthy ageing and content analysis of TV food advertisements.
  • Our researchers also contribute to 2 of the University's flagship institutes - the Flinders Centre for Clinical Change and Health Care Research and the Health and Society Research Group.

Professional Recognition/Membership

Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Dietitions Association of Australia (DAA).

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree?  

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Prerequisities: None

Domestic students: This course is only available to school leavers - ie applicants who are competing for entry on the basis of performance in SACE Stage 2 studies or the International Baccalaureate or the interstate/overseas equivalent and who do not have an academic record of study at higher education level (including Bachelor degrees from TAFE or RTOs). The latter means that applicants have either never enrolled in a higher education level program at an Australian/overseas university, or equivalent; or have enrolled in such a way but have withdrawn from these studies before a result other than Withdraw Not Fail has been recorded. Applicants who have completed higher education subjects as part of the SACE (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. Non-school leavers who have undertaken the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) are also eligible to apply.

International students: Entry and English requirements

Applications and annual fees

Domestic students
SATAC code:214381
Mid year entry:No
Applications:SATAC Uniweb 
Annual fees:

Place type: Commonwealth-supported

$7,831
International students
CRICOS code:28941B
Mid year entry:No
Applications:How to apply 
Annual fees:

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Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Related courses 

Further study options 

Course brochures

Domestic students
Health (PDF 1MB)

International students
eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus
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