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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
268JA, 078926J
International Fees
$31,200 per year

About this course

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

As more and more businesses require future food and nutrition employees to possess competent research skills, the UC Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) course will give you the skills, qualifications, and confidence to stand out and be recognised.

This 1-year program offers an additional option to those already studying an undergraduate degree in a health or nutrition-related field and already possess the necessary marks to articulate into an honours program. A significant component of this course will also involve choosing and completing a tailor-made research thesis under the direct supervision and support of your research supervisor and course Convenor.

In researching this thesis, you'll refine your research and technical skills; learn about the applications of food and nutritional sciences, epidemiological techniques, public health issues and be introduced to technologies that will assist you to assess the latest food science and human nutrition literature.

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor of Nutrition, or related field*, with a credit or higher average.

An Honours Supplementary Form must be completed as part of your application. It can be found at:
http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/forms

*A related field includes food science and health sciences.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • strengthen and deepen your knowledge and research skills
  • embark on supervised independent study and research projects of your choice
  • benefit from the academic mentorship and supervision of world-class academics
  • learn about the application of epidemiological techniques, particularly in the areas of disease frequency
  • collect data on public health issues and learn how to appraise public health research literature critically.
  • add your experience and knowledge to a multidisciplinary team
  • learn about and use the latest techniques in the food and nutrition sciences
  • provide a bridging gap between the most recent scientific knowledge and public health, food, and nutrition sciences stakeholders.

Career pathways

  • Food Science Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)
  • Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (CSIRO).