Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Start dates: OUA Study Period 1 (February), OUA Study Period 2 (May)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Why study dietetics and human nutrition at La Trobe?
Top-rated nationally
Our research in nutrition and dietetics is rated ‘well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Top 200 globally
La Trobe's clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects are ranked in the world’s top 200.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022 by subject: clinical, pre-clinical and health
2nd in Victoria
Our graduates have an overall employer satisfaction rating of 87.8 per cent.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2022, 2021 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 1.88 MB]
Courses
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Bachelor of Human Nutrition with Honours
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 61.2
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent; 2.5 years accelerated3 years full-time; 2.5 years accelerated
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Applied Science (Research)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo City
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Dietetic Practice
Popular course Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 2 years full-time2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in dietetics and human nutrition
Career pathways
The skills you build when you study dietetics and human nutrition prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- Nutritionist*
- Dietitian**
- Health promotion officer
- Nutrition communications expert
- Food researcher***
*With completion of a Bachelor of Nutrition Science or Bachelor of Food and Nutrition.
**With completion of a Master of Dietetic Practice.
***With completion of Honours studies.
Future employers
Potential employers of dietetics and human nutrition graduates include:
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Health centres
- Nursing homes
- Food industry
- Public health settings