{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Food and Nutrition", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Food and Nutrition", "totalCreditPoints": 360, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Online", "deliveryModeCode": "OL", "deliveryModeDescription": "Online", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma in Food and Nutrition"],"240":["Associate Degree in Food and Nutrition"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), Online Study Period 1 (March 2026), Online Study Period 2 (June 2026), Online Study Period 3 (August 2026), Online Study Period 4 (November 2026)", "duration": "3 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>Gain the skills to make a difference in people&#39;s lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Food and Nutrition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work with people, communities and organisations to prevent many chronic diseases.<\/p><p>Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, you&#39;ll get a practical hands-on experience while exploring a range of topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease. You&#39;ll have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens.<\/p><p>By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, you will:<\/p><ul><li>build expertise in chemistry and nutrition science, analysis, physiology and biochemistry, epidemiology, and research and communication<\/li><li>have the flexibility to study online or on campus, or even choose an accelerated option to finish your degree in 2.5 years<\/li><li>prepare for your career at every stage of the degree, with the option to exit early via the Diploma or Associate Degree in Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>graduate ready to apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia, or pursue postgraduate studies through the Master of Dietetics or our Honours research program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Note:<em> Completion of this course is subject to core participation requirements, essential requirements, and additional costs. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/bachelor-of-food-and-nutrition#\/entry-requirements\" rel=\"nofollow\">Entry requirements &amp; pathways<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/bachelor-of-food-and-nutrition#\/fees\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fees &amp; scholarships<\/a> tabs for more information.<\/em><\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>VCE: A study score of 25 in any Mathematics or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<div><div><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>Successful completion of at least the equivalent of one semester of higher education full-time, study within the last 10 years;<\/p><p>OR <\/p><p>Successful completion of DTN101 Introduction to Nutrition, and one of the following three Open Access Pathway subjects:<\/p><p>ANP1001 Anatomy and Physiology 1;<br \/>CHM101 Essentials of Chemistry; or<br \/>PHE1UHW Understanding Health and Wellbeing.<\/p><p>OR<\/p><p>Successful completion of Undergraduate Certificate of Food and Nutrition (HCFN)<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><div><div><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><p>VET studies at Certificate IV level or above within the last five years.<\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><div><div><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><p>Successful completion of Foundation Diploma in Food Sciences and Nutrition (PSB Academy) or equivalent food science and nutrition programs within Singapore.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "<p><span>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<br \/>Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent to be eligible to apply for this course.<\/span><\/p>", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>A study score of 25 in any Mathematics or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-position: inside;\"><li>are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)<\/li><li>have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or<\/li><li>do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refer to the <a title=\"La Trobe University Prerequisites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/stat\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>In this course, you will be required to complete cooking and food science practicals\/assessment tasks. You may need to purchase ingredients and have access to standard kitchen equipment. Cooking or handling foods from across all food groups (including red meat, eggs and milk) is part of the required coursework. Sensory analysis requiring the tasting of food is at your discretion to accommodate special dietary requirements. Students should direct any questions to the Course Coordinators prior to enrolment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100913771,"feeTypeCode":"CSP"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Food and Nutrition, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div><div><div><div><div><p>The course allows you to complete a minor, which can be selected from the open-access minor list.<br \/>Recommended minors are listed below: <\/p><ul><li>Nutrition in practice<\/li><li>Nutrition and health<\/li><\/ul><p>Students wanting to apply for the Masters of Dietetics at La Trobe will be required to complete the minor Nutrition in practice (MNR-DTN02) as part of the course structure to address the prerequisite requirements for the Masters. MNR-DTN02 addresses the application of theory of biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition within a laboratory environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives or minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives or minor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1001\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1002\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN1CFC\" target=\"_blank\">CHEMISTRY OF FOOD AND COOKING<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN1CFC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CHM101\" target=\"_blank\">ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY<\/a><\/td> <td> CHM101<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN103\" target=\"_blank\">FOOD SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN103<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN101\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN101<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HEA102\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HEA102<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE1UHW\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE1UHW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS202\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY A<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS202<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS204\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY B<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS204<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HEA201\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HEA201<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BCM201\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BCM201<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BCM202\" target=\"_blank\">METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BCM202<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN203\" target=\"_blank\">NUTRITION ASSESSMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN203<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN301\" target=\"_blank\">DIET DISEASE RELATIONSHIPS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN301<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN303\" target=\"_blank\">NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR ADULTS<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN303<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN3002\" target=\"_blank\">NUTRITION PLACEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN3002<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN307\" target=\"_blank\">NUTRITION THROUGHOUT LIFE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN307<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-4\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Minors <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-4\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-4\" style=\"overflow: initial\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p class=\"h5\">Course minors<\/p> <p> A minor is an optional sequence of related subjects studied in your course. To attain a minor, this sequence must add up to 60 credit points. A minor can be undertaken in a similar or different interest area in your course or major's discipline and, in some cases, taken from a different discipline. Up to two minors can be chosen in place of an optional second major or standalone elective subjects. <\/p> <p class=\"h5\">Open access minors<\/p> <p> <a href=\"\/courses\/undergraduate-open-access-majors-and-minors\">View our open access minors<\/a> <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Course minors<\/th> <th>Minor code<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNR-DTN03\" target=\"_blank\">Nutrition and health<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNR-DTN03<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/MNR-DTN02\" target=\"_blank\">Nutrition in practice<\/a> <\/td> <td> MNR-DTN02<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HBFN\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN305\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED FOOD SCIENCE<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN305<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/DTN312\" target=\"_blank\">APPLIED RESEARCH IN NUTRITION<\/a><\/td> <td> DTN312<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HBFN\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply literacy and professional culturally-safe communication skills across diverse settings, including demonstration of digital literacy, to effectively communicate and collaborate your knowledge, skills and ideas to others.<\/li><li>Critically appraise research evidence and apply analytical skills to interpret a range of health data from diverse nutrition methods to enable ethically informed and evidence-based nutrition practice.<\/li><li>Critically analyse problems and provide innovative and practical solutions that consider the sociocultural factors and other complex food, health, environmental and economic systems.<\/li><li>Integrate and apply knowledge and culturally-safe and food-first strategies that support health and wellbeing across the lifespan of individuals and communities.<\/li><li>Demonstrate personal and professional development through reflective practice and self-directed learning.<\/li><li>Apply and integrate biochemistry, physiological, and food chemistry principles and use specialist knowledge and practical skills to examine the role of diet in health maintenance, illness prevention and promotion of health policies and initiatives.<\/li><li>Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate accountability and ethical responsibility in decision-making in a range of food, nutrition and health -related contexts.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduates may enter a wide variety of sectors including public or community health, government, food industry (including development, technology and analysis), research or media. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li>nutritionist<\/li><li>nutrition educator<\/li><li>nutrition policy officer<\/li><li>product developer<\/li><li>quality assurance officer.<\/li><\/ul><p>The Bachelor of Food and Nutrition is a pathway into the Master of Dietetics. Upon completion of the Master&#39;s degree, you can apply for accreditation as a practicing dietitian.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>Graduates of the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition may apply for membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $9,513 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> per 120 credit points.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$9,513 (CSP) per 120 credit points.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Cost description - other<\/h4><p><p>Students undertaking optional on-campus intensive subjects may incur accommodation, meals and travel costs and these will vary depending on the student's location and duration. Payment of these costs are the students responsibility.<\/p><\/p><h4>Equipment<\/h4><p><ul><li><p>Digital scales, thermometer and other kitchen equipment at a cost of approximately AUD$150. These items may be purchased from any supplier and remain the students' personal property.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Food ingredients for practical experiments in the home kitchen and assessment tasks at a cost of approximately AUD$300. These items may be purchased from any supplier and remain the students' personal property.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Access to 3rd party nutritional analysis software at a cost of approximately AUD$150.00<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": { "name": "Bachelor of Food and Nutrition", "url": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/data\/atar-downloads\/2022\/bachelor-of-food-and-nutrition-online.pdf", "size": "221.7 KB" } }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/apply.latrobe.edu.au\/content\/forms\/af\/direct-applications\/home.html", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Launch your nutrition career with expert-led training<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Get practical experience in commercial kitchens and modern science labs.<\/li><li>Designed by leading experts with industry collaboration so you're career-ready.<\/li><li>Explore topics such as environmental sustainability of our food system, sustainable diets, food product development, culture and food, and nutrition and disease.<\/li><li>Access an accelerated pathway to the Master of Dietetics and complete undergraduate and postgraduate studies in four years.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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