Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Love nutrition?

Transform it into a dynamic career.

Nutrition plays a powerful role in health and wellbeing.

Learn how to improve the health of individuals and communities with La Trobe's Bachelor of Nutrition Science.

Carefully designed to give you a thorough understanding of food and nutrition science, you'll study biosciences, food science, food policy, prevention of chronic disease and illness, food product development and nutritional needs over the lifespan.

You'll have the opportunity to specialise in an area you're passionate about, including sports nutrition, food science and gastronomy, psychology, business entrepreneurship, nutritional research, project management and more.

You'll learn in commercial kitchens and modern science labs, and you'll use specialised nutrition software to do dietary analysis.

In your final year, you'll undertake a nutrition research project where you can access La Trobe's Nutrition Clinical Research Lab and explore what a career in nutrition research might be like.

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science is a pathway into La Trobe's Master of Dietetic Practice.

Upon completion of your Master's degree, you may be eligible to register as a practicing dietitian.

You'll learn:

Health and nutrition Understand the major food sources and the functions of macronutrients and micronutrients in health and disease.

Learn about nutrition across the lifespan and the principles of energy balance.

Chemistry fundamentals and food chemistry Get an introduction to the chemistry of the human body.

Understand food chemistry and explore the structure and function of food.

Learn key methods for analysing nutritional composition and human nutritional science.

Physiology and biochemistry Learn about systems physiology, including the nervous system, muscle tissue and the cardiovascular system.

Understand nutrient metabolism and the function of biological systems at the molecular level.

Nutritional epidemiology Understand the fundamentals of nutrition research epidemiology.

Learn how food and nutrition are linked to disease in communities.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

First year

Second year

Third year

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)

Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Admission criteria

ATAR (Compulsory)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes

Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course. Applicants with relevant work experience, may be eligible for extra consideration during the selection process.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) (Current year 12 students exempt)

It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have either:

1. not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry; or do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.

Refer to the STAT webpage for further information.

Work Recognition (Current year 12 students exempt)

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

VCE: A study score of 25 in any Mathematics, Physical Education 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.

Special Access Schemes

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes

Applicants with higher education study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Admission criteria

Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course. Applicants with relevant work experience, may be eligible for extra consideration during the selection process.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have either:

1. not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry; or do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.

Refer to the STAT webpage for further information.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

English Language Test Selection

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 Language requirements for further information.

Selection rank adjustments

Special Access Schemes

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Admission criteria

Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course. Applicants with relevant work experience, may be eligible for extra consideration during the selection process.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have either:

1. not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry; or do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.

Refer to the STAT webpage for further information.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

English Language Test Selection

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 Language requirements for further information.

Selection rank adjustments

Special Access Schemes

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes

Applicants with work and life experience

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Admission criteria

Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other information to be considered during the selection process can complete and submit a Personal Statement. This information may include work experience, reason for applying and anything else relevant to the course. Applicants with relevant work experience, may be eligible for extra consideration during the selection process.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have either:

1. not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry; or do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.

Refer to the STAT webpage for further information.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

English Language Test Selection

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 Language requirements for further information.

Selection rank adjustments

Subject adjustments

VCE: A study score of 25 in any Mathematics, Physical Education 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.

Special Access Schemes

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes