Studying Nutrition at ACU

  Studying Nutrition at ACU

Nutritionists are employed in the public and private sector, including hospitals, clinics, government bodies and private practice.  With more than 3000 placement health partners nationally, students will have the opportunity to engage in community and workplace experiences.

Students aspiring to a career promoting and improving health and nutrition in individuals and the wider community, might like to consider four reasons why they might like to choose ACU: 

1. The Bachelor of Nutrition Science builds on ACU’s expertise in health-focused course offerings, including elective choices tailored to students studies.  Students get to understand the science behind food and nutrition, including human physiology and biochemistry, and food and culinary nutrition science. By meeting the requirements of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), the program has a clear focus on food science, community and public health nutrition, and the role of diet in health promotion and disease prevention.

1. Students who have a flair for business, may choose to double their skills by studying the  double degree - Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration.