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Southern Cross University (SCU)

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Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition

  • Graduate Certificate

Grow your knowledge of sustainable food production and holistic health with the Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition. This course will enhance your understanding of organic food systems and the relationship of organics to nutrition.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
32 weeks part-time
Course Code
1008430
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Aug
International Fees
$14,000 per year

About this course

Grow your knowledge of sustainable food production and holistic health with the Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition. This course will enhance your understanding of organic food systems and the relationship of organics to nutrition. It will develop your knowledge, skills and practice in organic farming, sustainable and ethical food systems as well as the produce journey, and the connection of organic food with health. You will develop skills in critically evaluating scientific evidence, debate ethical and legal standards in organic food production, and discuss the roles that plants and animals play in human and soil health.

The Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition will demonstrate to employers, clients and colleagues your abilities across the scope of practice relating to organic principles and food production for holistic health and wellbeing. As a graduate, you will be equipped with innovative knowledge to help meet growing consumer demands for quality support to achieve their wellness aspirations.

This qualification also provides a pathway for further study at a Masters or Doctoral level.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

  • Using evidence-based methods, demonstrate skills of scholarly investigation, critical analysis, and synthesis.
  • Practise creative and adaptive thinking to problem-solve challenges in a range of organic food and nutrition contexts.
  • Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and the principles of social, cultural and environmental sustainability.
  • Act with integrity, fairness and responsibility.
  • Integrate broad and multidisciplinary knowledge(s) in organic nutrition, food systems and pathways, and other food-health related studies.
  • Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, self-reflection and responsibility in self-directed work and learning.
  • Communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and balanced way.
  • Work collaboratively with other practitioners, clients or stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity, Indigenous Australian food systems, and the relationship between people, food and the environment.

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge from this qualification across a wide range of professions, including in organics food production, in health education and practice, and in policy at different levels of government.

The Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition also provides a pathway for further study at a Masters or Doctoral level.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
88.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.6%
Teaching scale
91.8%
Employed full-time
$93.9k
Average salary