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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Nutrition science graduates can find employment in a wide variety of sectors, including population or public health, government bodies, community health, food industry (including food development, technology and analysis), research and media. Possible roles include:

• Nutritionist
• Food scientist
• Nutrition policy adviser
• Nutrition communicator or health marketing officer
• Nutrition community educator

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science may be eligible to apply for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia as an Associate Nutritionist.