Nutrition & Dietetics at La Trobe

Gain the skills to make a difference in people's lives through food and nutrition. La Trobe'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.

Designed by leading nutrition experts and in collaboration with industry, students 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. They also have the opportunity to study in modern science labs and commercial kitchens.

Students complete the 3-year Bachelor of Food and Nutrition and can go on to work in a range of sectors including public or community health, government, food industry (including development, technology and analysis), research or media. Possible roles include:

Nutritionist
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Policy Officer
Product Developer
Quality Assurance Officer

Graduates may choose to continue their studies and complete the 18-month Master of Dietetics. Upon completion of this master program, graduates can work as a registered dietitian. They can find employment in a growing range of clinical and community settings, including:

Hospitals - Help hospital patients recover from injury or illness.

Private practice - Work in private practice to provide care for a wide range of individuals and help them reach their health goals.

Research - Work in universities and other research organisations to further our understanding of nutrition. Work in the food industry to develop food products.

Sports associations - Provide individual care and support to improve performance and health outcomes.

Community nutrition - Provide nutritional education for general good health and promote nutrition through community-level education.

Note: A proposed new double degree combining Sport and Exercise Science with Food and Nutrition is coming to La Trobe.

Early Entry Program 2026

Open to domestic and onshore international students. Requirements: Year 12 pass, meet VCE prerequisite study scores, no ATAR required. Students must also make a VTAC application. We know your ATAR doesn't tell the full story of what you’re capable of as a Uni student. This is a different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR.

The Early Entry Program at Swinburne is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school and not based on an ATAR. The program includes options for VCE VM and unscored VCE students, and these students can now receive an early offer from Swinburne for twelve different diploma/degree packaged pathways.

Details of the application process, as well as participating courses can be found below.

1. Application process - Students must organise a recommendation from a school representative – the school’s principal, the year level coordinator, a teacher, or the Career Practitioner, in order to proceed with an application.

2. Eligible courses - Courses that will be offered through this program can be found at Early Entry Program Eligible Courses, and students can only apply for one course.3. Recommendation form - Once an application is submitted, students will receive a confirmation email which will include the form they need to forward to their chosen school representative who will complete the form and return it to Swinburne, who will match the student’s application.

Applications are open, and close 27 November 2026. Early Entry Program application outcomes will start being issued from 1 September 2026, and the offer will become unconditional once students successfully complete Year 12 and meet the course prerequisites – for example, a course may require an English study score of 25 or an EAL study score of 30.

VU Early Entry Program

Tackle VCE with confidence, knowing you have a head start on your future with an early entry program unique to you!

Year 11 or 12 students studying VCE, VCE Vocational Major, Unscored VCE or an International Baccalaureate in Victoria, are eligible for VU Early Entry.

Successful applicants may enjoy:

VU Early Entry scholarship (international students not eligible for these scholarships but can apply for scholarships here
Free ATARNotes+ subscription
5 bonus ATAR points and a Conditional Offer*

*Excluding the Bachelor of Education (P-12) and Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Applications open on 21 April 2026 at Victoria University’s Early Entry Program and will close 15 October 2026.

Aspire Program for 2027 Entry

Closes Friday 4 September

Aspire Community Impact Program - Open to domestic and permanent resident students only. The Aspire Community Impact rewards Year 12 students for their volunteering or community contribution experience with an early conditional offer for most undergraduate courses at La Trobe.

A number of Aspire Scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students. When applying, applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience.

Aspire Academic Impact Program, is open to domestic and permanent resident students only. Applications open Wednesday 1 April 2026 and close on Friday 4 September 2026. Students can nominate up to three courses and should do their research as they cannot edit these once their application is submitted.

Difference between a Bachelor of Laws and the Juris Doctor

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - The Bachelor of Laws is typically a 4-year degree and is open to school leavers with a high enough ATAR (or equivalent) score. This undergraduate degree fulfills the academic side of qualifying for admission into legal practice. *An undergraduate is someone who has no tertiary qualification

Juris Doctor (JD) -The Juris Doctor is a postgraduate degree that typically takes 3 years. It is equivalent to enrolling in a LLB as a graduate*. The main advantage of a JD over a LLB is that programs are designed to suit graduate students. Students should note though, that the JD normally costs far more than the LLB as, apart from generally higher tuition fees, postgraduate status means students may miss out on government financial concessions for undergraduate study. *A graduate is someone who has a degree

Students are encouraged to browse Top Law Schools and Degrees in Australia to learn more.

Key Medicine Dates for 2027 Entry

Year 12 students are reminded that the selection process for direct entry into medicine at Clayton consists of three equally weighted components:

ATAR, including adjustment factors, e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS);
UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand) total score; and,
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) performance.

On Friday, 2 October 2026 all VTAC applicants will receive an email from the Faculty outlining the application process and instructions to apply for the Dean’s Rural List (DRL).

This will be sent to the email used in the VTAC application. Should students not have received an email by 5pm, they are advised to check their spam/junk folder before contacting Monash. Applications for the DRL will close at 12pm (midday) Friday, 9 October 2026 (Melbourne local time).

Students are advised to regularly visit Key Medicine Dates for 2027 Entry for current information as these dates are subject to change.

Business Explorer 2026

Business Explorer gives students hands-on experience in the world of business. Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, students get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more!

Attendees have the option of choosing two taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing to experience on the day. Students will also participate in a business simulation that will challenge their decision-making, leadership and management skills.

*Places are strictly limited to senior students studying VCE Units 1 - 4 students only and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wednesday 1 July 2026 9.00am – 3.00pm Monash University Caulfield Campus

When registering, please indicate your first and second preference for each taster session. For further details please visit the Business Explorer website.

Associate Degree in Information Technology

RMITs 2-year Associate Degree in Information Technology focuses on real-world problems, is project-based, has an active learning approach, and is linked to the current requirements of industry. Students build foundational knowledge in cyber security, artificial intelligence, programming and data handling, gaining in-demand tech skills, problem-solving abilities, and career flexibility.

This associate degree allows students to enter the workforce with relevant skills for today's IT industry, opening doors to roles in government, education, health, tourism, and retail, among other industries and sectors. Alternatively, students could choose to continue on to further study in one of the following degrees. Credit may apply which will reduce the total duration of the chosen destination course.

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