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Interested in Nutrition and Food Sciences?
Benefit from industry-experienced teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities including a dedicated nutrition and food sciences hub.
The growing awareness of nutrition and food quality as determinants of human wellbeing requires highly competent graduates who are capable of evaluating and communicating the most up-to-date findings in these fields. Become prepared for a career in the health and food industry, where you will be involved in developing innovative foods, promoting and managing diets and lifestyles, and conducting research for enhanced wellbeing with our Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences.
Benefit from the unique opportunity to study a double degree, combining your interest in Nutrition and Food Sciences with either the Bachelor of Human Movement or Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.
Key features
- Study at the No.1 University in South Australia for Graduate Careers in Science and Mathematics.1
- Benefit from our strong industry partnerships and alliances.
- Build your skills in two highly complementary fields with our double degree options.
- Have the opportunity to complete placements across a range of industry settings including schools and sporting clubs, depending on your degree combination.
- Learn from experts and world-class research, including Australia’s leading exercise scientists and experts in the field.
1ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals and researchers including dieticians, nutritionists, exercise scientists and high performance coaches, depending on your chosen degree.
As future health professionals, we ensure that you’ll develop skills to prepare you for a career in the health industry. Our nutrition and food science degrees have industry knowledge embedded into them in a number of different ways. You may embark on placement, hear from industry guest speakers, attend field trips or work on industry projects. Graduates are ready to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams as a health professional.
We’ve also invested millions of dollars in new buildings and facilities, so you’ll use the latest technologies and learn in ultra-modern teaching spaces, such as our Environmental Chamber, Chemistry laboratory and Commercial Kitchen.
UniSA offers 8 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 Practice Education.
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.
As the health, nutrition and wellness industries continue to grow, employment prospects for graduates of this degree are promising.
Careers to consider include:
- sports and fitness nutritionist: responsible for improving the health and optimising the performance of athletes
- community nutritionist: create changes in attitude 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: plan and conduct laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials, and analyse results in order to broaden scientific understanding
- food policy advisor: provide 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.
If you finish your undergraduate degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above, you may also be eligible for our one-year Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours) where you can further develop your research skills and prepare for a career in research.
Global networks
We are 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
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How to 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
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
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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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
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.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
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
Employment: 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
Employment: Founder and Executive Director, Food for Education
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