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Bachelor of
Human Nutrition

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Entry requirements

Key information

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Key information

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Guaranteed Entry ATAR
70.00
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STAT
150.0
GPA
4.5
Pathway options
Health Sciences | Science | Diploma in Health Sciences
IELTS
overall
6.5
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Listening
6.0
Reading
6.0
Pearson
overall
58
English language requirements
Entry requirements by country
SATAC
234841
CRICOS
069219M
Duration
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) Deferrable: Yes
Start Dates
March
July
Annual Fees
2025 : $11,234 (CSP)
2026 : $43,800 (FFP)
Delivery mode
In person (Bedford Park)
In person (Bedford Park)
Practical experience
Available
Study abroad
Available
Prerequisites
None
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed.
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Nourish your future with a degree in human nutrition.

The Bachelor of Human Nutrition is your gateway to a rewarding career in health and wellness. From understanding the science behind food to promoting healthy lifestyles, this course has it all. Become a nutrition expert who can transform lives!

Your future in nutrition starts here.

There are many exciting careers available in the field of nutrition. With the growing focus on health and wellness, nutrition professionals are in high demand.

Salary

$80K

typical salary in Australia

Job opportunities

1,650

in Australia, 2025

Nutritionist

A nutritionist integrates and applies knowledge from relevant sciences to enhance the positive effects of food on health and well-being. They plan diets, provide nutrition assessments, and educate individuals and communities on the importance of diet and food preparation.

A nutritionist may also choose to specialise in research, teaching and/or influencing health policy.

Potential occupations

Health promotion officer: Develop and deliver programs to promote healthy lifestyles.

Researcher: Investigate the links between diet, health, and disease to improve nutrition knowledge and inform policy or practice.

Public Health Nutritionist: Design and deliver nutrition initiatives to improve population health and reduce diet-related diseases.

Food Policy Advisor: Shape policies and regulations to support healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.

With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include:

  • Dietitian
  • Clinical Nutritionist 
  • Secondary Education Teacher
  • Community Health Worker

Potential employers

  • Local and state government
  • Non-government organisations
  • Corporations (research and development)
  • Community-based services
  • Health-related businesses
  • Food industry
  • Self employed

What will you study to start your career in human nutrition?

Study a variety of core topics and electives and get hands-on experience with professional placements.

In your first year, you'll study core topics.

Year 1 - Core topics

Your first year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Human bioscience
  • Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
  • Research and study skills
  • Nutrition, physical activity and health

In your second year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics.

Year 2 - Core topics

Your second year might include the following topics.
For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Human physiology
  • Nutrition across the lifecycle
  • Food products and preparation
  • 2 option topics

In your third year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics. You'll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and undertake an industry project.

Year 3 - Core topics

Your third year might include the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

  • Nutrients role and function
  • Health coaching and behaviour change
  • Public health and community nutrition
  • 2 option topics 

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for registration as a Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia. For more information, visit NSA

Boost your knowledge with an Honours in Health Sciences.

The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) is a one-year full time (or two-years part time) program designed to extend your research skills, critical analysis, and project management.

This program allows you to specialise in a health discipline of your choice, such as nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, optometry, nutrition, disability, or exercise and sport science. You'll work closely with experienced researchers on projects that aim to contribute to health practices and systems.

Honours study focuses on developing your research, communication, and presentation skills, preparing you for a career in health further academic pursuits.

Learn more about Honours

PhD Candidate Tom Brennan shares his journey studying an Honours in Health Sciences and his continuation to a PhD.

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National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026

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Discover more about Flinders University’s Bachelor of Human Nutrition

“Flinders University offers comprehensive topics as part of the Human Nutrition degree and they constantly keep in contact with the industry players to ensure the curriculum is current, leading to high rates of employment after graduation. I loved the inclusive study culture and the lecturers were always helpful to students.”

Joanna Ang

Bachelor of Human Nutrition graduate

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Gain real world experience.

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake a 140-hour self-directed placement with industry or co-create a project in an area of your choice. You’ll have the chance to volunteer at nutrition events, contribute to industry projects, or gain hands-on experience within the University. Throughout your studies, you’ll solve real nutrition challenges, learn from guest lecturers working in the field, and develop projects with practical, real-world applications.

Professional experience placements such as the self-directed placement, NUTD3110 Independent Studies in Nutrition (ISP),  are designed to meet your learning needs and to provide you with the opportunity to develop and apply 21st century skills identified by industry for today’s graduates. Placements also enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to meet the potential competency standards of the Nutrition Society of Australia for Registered Nutritionists in Australia.

There are opportunities to take the third-year self-directed placement topic overseas. Students are also eligible to apply for study abroad for a semester with universities whose topics are recognised by Flinders University.

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Frequently asked questions.

Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.

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Yes. According to the National Skills Commission (2021 employment growth projections for the next five years to 2026), employment growth for Nutrition professionals is 7.2%.

A nutritionist may be a tertiary qualified nutrition professional with the expertise to provide a range of evidence-based services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community health.

Similarly, dietitians are qualified to provide evidence-based nutrition services. However, they also have the expertise to provide individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy, group dietary therapy, and food service management.

If you complete the Bachelor of Human Nutrition with a Dietetics minor, you'll meet the requirements to apply for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, providing your GPA is above 5.

Whilst there isn't an accrediting body per se, graduates are eligible for registration as a Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia. For more information, visit NSA

No, although we do recommend students undertake biology in Year 12.

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Last Updated: 24 Nov 2025