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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IBNF

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
036238C

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3.5
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	72
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
India (best 4) State Board	75
India (best 4) Central Board	65
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.61

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Aim

The program provides graduates with a practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of nutrition science and food science to be ready to make an immediate impact on the development of innovative foods, diets and lifestyles for health as well as undertake research into functional ingredients for enhanced wellbeing.

Content & Structure

The program is designed to provide graduates with a solid basis in both nutrition and food sciences, with the choice of specialisation occurring in the third year. The first year of study develops foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry and quantitative methods whilst introducing students to health perspectives and nutrition and food science. The second year builds on the first year with studies in biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, microbiology food chemistry and sensory and consumer evaluation of food. In the final year both streams study the core courses in food quality and regulation, functional foods and consumer food preferences and their education on nutrition issues. The Food Science stream focuses on additional studies in food microbiology, product development and food processing and manufacturing, whilst the Nutrition Science stream develops further skills in the development of health and nutrition projects. The program requires completion of 108 units of study.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences 1	BIOL 1041	4.5
Health and Society	HLTH 1025	4.5
Biology A	BIOL 1007	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Chemistry of Food	FOSC 2002	4.5
Quantitative Methods in Health	MATH 1065	4.5
Biology B	BIOL 1012	4.5
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences 2	BIOL 1055	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Microbiology	BIOL 2051	4.5
Biochemistry	BIOL 2014	4.5
Physiology	BIOL 2035	4.5
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Food Innovation and Culinary Nutrition	FOSC 2007	4.5
Food Safety and Regulation	FOSC 2006	4.5
Lifespan Physiology	BIOL 2052	4.5
Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Foods	FOSC 2004	4.5
THIRD YEAR - FOOD SCIENCE STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Future Foods	FOSC 3021	4.5
Food Processing and Manufacturing	FOSC 3002	4.5
Product Development and Food Analysis	FOSC 3009	4.5
Communication in Nutrition and Food Sciences	FOSC 3014	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biochemistry of Human Metabolism	BIOL 3035	4.5
Food Microbiology and Quality Assurance	FOSC 3018	4.5
PLUS 9 units chosen from the following:
Capstone in Nutrition, Food Sciences	FOSC 3016	4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences	FOSC 3020	9	Note(s): 2
THIRD YEAR - NUTRITION STREAM
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Community Nutrition Promotion	FOSC 3019	4.5
Communication in Nutrition and Food Sciences	FOSC 3014	4.5
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management	HLTH 3001	4.5
Future Foods	FOSC 3021	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biochemistry of Human Metabolism	BIOL 3035	4.5
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5
PLUS 9 units chosen from the following:
Capstone in Nutrition, Food Sciences	FOSC 3016	4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences	FOSC 3020	9	Note(s): 2

Rules & notes

Rules

1. All students who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL (or their home state police service) and a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working With Children Check (WWCC) which is valid for the duration of the program. The National Police Certificate will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement involvement. The University has a process for reviewing these outcomes to assess suitability for placement.

Notes

1. Students who have successfully completed a Diploma in Food Technology at TAFE may be granted up to 36 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Credit applications will be individually assessed by the Program Director.

2. Students can only enrol in either Capstone in Nutrition, Food Sciences or Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (they cannot enrol in both).

3. Students can choose a free elective from across the University subject to pre-requisites and availability. Students who wish to complete a UniSA Online course as their elective must seek Program Director approval before enrolling.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Graduates of the program are initially eligible to apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia for registration as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), leading to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr), usually after three years of experience.