Demand for Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics graduates is growing as diet and nutrition-related diseases - such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity - become increasingly common worldwide. As a University of Newcastle nutrition and dietetics student, you will have access to world-class researchers and educators, putting you on the cusp of new nutrition and diet discoveries. Learn how to use the latest evidence to manage patient health and discover the powerful science of human nutrition.

A career in nutrition and dietetics is immensely rewarding, as you help people understand how nutrition and health are intertwined. You will play a key role in preventing and combating disease, improving overall health in your community around the world.

What you will study

UON’s Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics combines theoretical and scientific knowledge with practical learning to ensure you’re well-prepared for a career in nutrition and dietetics. You will:

• Train in the science of human nutrition and health and gain skills to contribute to global wellbeing.
• Learn critical problem-solving and communication skills to support an individual’s understanding of the relationship between food and health.
• Choose to study electives that interest you, such as sports nutrition.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the ever-evolving field of nutrition and dietetics.

Your areas of study will include:

• basic and applied sciences
• social sciences
• medical nutrition therapy
• public health nutrition
• food service and management
• professional practice

• Community Project Officer
• Diabetes Educator
• Dietitian
• Health Promotion Officer
• Nutritionist
• Research Scientist
• Scientific Policy Officer
• Sports Dietitian
• Sports Nutritionist
• University Lecturer/Academic