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Interested in Nutrition and Food Sciences?
Be at the forefront of innovation in the food and nutrition industries, with opportunities to embark on health, scientific and advisory roles.
Food plays an enormous role in our health and wellbeing. Studying nutrition and food sciences will prepare you for an unstoppable career promoting healthy diets and lifestyles, driving innovation and change in global sustainable food production, and making a difference in how we see, approach, and nurture health through nutrition.
The Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences will give you the skills to educate and innovate with food. You will develop a strong understanding of both nutrition and food science topics, and gain the skills to conduct research into enhanced wellbeing, develop innovative and sustainable foods, and more. Choose from two specialised stream options to tailor your study to your career goals, and benefit from field trips and industry engagement during your studies.
For those interested in exercise and nutrition, enhance your career prospects with double degree options within the complimentary fields of Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science.
Key features
- Be at the forefront of innovation and implementation in food and nutrition, with opportunities to go into healthcare, scientific, and advisory roles.
- Study at the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers.1
- Benefit from UniSA's strong links with the food and nutrition industry.
- Join a university with well-above world-class research in nutrition and dietetics.2
- Expand your career options with double degrees in two highly complementary fields – Human Movement or Exercise and Sports Science.
- Complete placements across a range of industry settings, including schools and elite sporting clubs, depending on your degree combination.
- Learn from Australia’s leading nutrition experts and exercise scientists in state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities1, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
As Australia's future health professionals, you’ll develop skills to prepare for a career in the health industry, and to confidently work across multi-disciplinary healthcare teams. Our nutrition and food science degrees have industry knowledge embedded into them in a number of different ways. You'll benefit from placements, hear from industry guest speakers, attend field trips or work on industry projects.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals and researchers including dieticians, nutritionists, exercise scientists and high performance coaches, depending on your chosen degree.
You’ll use the latest technologies and learn in our dedicated nutrition and food sciences hub, which includes a $1 million commercial kitchen, sensory laboratory (one of only a few in Australia), and microbiology laboratory.
1Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
UniSA offers the following Nutrition and Food Sciences degrees
Choose your level of study
Short programs
Are you after a career change or looking to upgrade your existing skills? Or perhaps you just have an interest in a particular subject area and want to further your experience, skills and knowledge. We offer a suite of short programs that will allow you to build your knowledge and skill set.
Designed in collaboration with expert academics, program content is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Short programs for nutrition and food sciences include the Professional Certificate in Clinical Education.
Meet the Unstoppables
Meet some of UniSA's unstoppable graduates and explore how you can unlock your unstoppable career in Nutrition and Food Sciences with our world-class degrees.
World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Nutrition is high on Australia’s health and wellness agenda. In Australia, the nutrition profession is expected to grow by 7.2% by November 2026.1
Your unstoppable career in nutrition and food sciences could lead you to exciting jobs such as:
- Sports and fitness nutritionist: improve the health and performance of athletes.
- Community nutritionist: influence attitude changes toward nutrition and health; provide advice, guidance and support to the community.
- Health promotion officer: plan and coordinate health promotion programs for various community groups.
- Research scientist: broaden scientific understanding by planning, conducting and analysing laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
- Food policy advisor: communicate health and nutrition advice to the public.
- Food safety advisor: conduct food and safety reviews and monitor procedures to ensure standards are met.
- Product development manager: develop new and innovative products to meet strategic business objectives.
- Flavour technologist: sample products and conduct experiments to alter the ingredients in food and beverages to make it taste better, replicate a taste, or develop a new taste.
Upon graduation from a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and successful registration with the Teachers Registration Board, graduates can also teach Nutrition up to Year 12 and Junior Science up to Year 10. Visit the How do I become a secondary nutrition teacher webpage for more information).
1Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021.
Global networks
As a globally connected university, our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We also have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Industry facts
Thinking of studying soon?
2025
Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.
2026
Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly.
Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
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Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
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We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
What others are saying
While studying I attended many industry visits including: Golden North Ice-cream, Ingham’s, National Foods, and The West End Brewery. As well as these industry visits I was able to do a work placement at Rymill Winery in Coonawarra. The experiences were vital for showing us how an actual production plant works and is operated.
Scott Woollett
Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Microbiology Specialist | Lion Australia and New Zealand
I chose to study nutrition and food sciences as I wanted to combine my love of food with my interest in health and how food is used to nourish the body.
Rhiannon Dick
Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
I arrived at UniSA wanting to make a difference back home in Kenya. Whilst studying, I learned that one in four children in Kenya had stunted development because of poor nutrition. This formed the basis of my work with Food for Education, which I founded through community fundraising. Since 2012, the organisation has provided over 120,000 school meals which have contributed to improved nutrition status, school attendance and performance.
Wawira Njiru
Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Founder and Executive Director | Food for Education
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Accessible, helpful and flexible
We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.
Graduate success
UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
A five star university
Five stars for research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness and innovation*
*2023 QS Stars Ratings
