Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition

Explore the science of nutrition at a postgraduate level and examine food and diet within a social, biochemical, disease and life cycle-oriented context with the UC Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition.

This course is perfect for students from a broader health science background interested in gaining a better understanding of nutrition.

Health professionals working in allied health or multidisciplinary roles within the community, clinical and industrial settings may also benefit from this course.Each UC course offers opportunities for students to engage with highly experienced teachers and industry professionals.

These opportunities are significant as it allows students to build their own professional relationships networks while they’re still attending UC – thus giving each student a highly competitive edge in the job market once they graduate.There is a wide range of job opportunities available in the Nutrition industry, and this introductory course will help you decide on your career objectives and what kind of ongoing studies you will need to take to achieve them.

Each study path has the potential to eventually transition into a variety of jobs working as a:

consultant in the corporate/food industry, state or local government community setting;

or working directly with nutrition-focused NGO’s, media organisations, or the fitness industry.Students must have completed a recognised bachelor’s degree in science or related fields, including human physiology and anatomy or biochemistry studies at the second-year level.

• 6476 - Nutrition, Society and Health G - 3 cp, Level G 8254 - Nutrition Across the Lifecycle G - 3 cp, Level G 8256 - Nutrition and Disease G - 3 cp, Level G 8258 - Nutritional Science G - 3 cp, Level G
• Note:Note: Students who have completed any of these units at undergraduate level may be required to substitute alternative units approved by the Course Convener.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:A) a completed bachelor degree in science, or related discipline*B) a minimum of one unit in chemistryC) a minimum of one unit in human biologyD) second year degree level study in biochemistry (year-long)E) second year degree level study in human physiology (year-long)This course is not suitable for University of Canberra Bachelor of Human Nutrition graduates who should apply for either the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics or Master of Nutrition.*a related discipline include health, applied scienceAdmission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.