La Trobe University
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
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:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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...
Community Nutritionist
A Community Nutritionist works to promote healthy eating habits within communities. You might be employed by local health organisations, government...
Nutritional Therapist
Nutritional Therapists help clients understand the relationship between their diet and health. They create individualised menus and eating plans, t...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
