Bachelor of Nutrition
Overview
Study the Bachelor of Nutrition and learn about the dynamic world of food and nutrition science.
Learn about the science behind food and nutrition including human nutrition, physiology, dietary choices and behaviours, food production, processing and technologies, public health nutrition, and health promotion for populations and individuals with different needs.
During your studies, you will gain experience working with nutrition service providers and industries, and other health professionals.
You can choose a minor in:
- Clinical Nutrition - renamed Dietetics Pathway from Term 1, 2027
- Food Technology
- Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
- Public Health
Learn more about each minor in the Structure & Availability section, including upcoming changes from Term 1, 2027.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying this course online with some on-campus requirements depending on your chosen minor. No matter which minor you choose, your first year of study is completely online, with no on-campus requirements. Depending on your chosen minor, you may have on-campus residential school requirements as part of your course.
Study Experience
Discover more about your flexible online nutrition course and how you'll benefit from practical experiences, including residential schools and a six-week placement in a nutrition-related setting. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Flexible Online Study
- Global Experiences
- Residential Schools
- Study Full-time or Part-time
- Work-integrated Learning
Career Opportunities
Your career as a nutritionist?
A nutritionist is a health professional who contributes towards the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by educating populations, communities and individuals on healthy eating and advocating for nutritional lifestyle changes where necessary. Nutritionists have a defined and recognisable body of knowledge and utilise scientific principles and methods in the study of nutrition, applying these results to influence the wider environment affecting food intake and eating behaviour.
Depending on your chosen major, graduates may pursue careers as Public Health Nutritionists, Nutrition Consultants, Food Scientists or Technologists, Food Production Managers, Health Educators, or Teachers, across government, industry, education, and community settings.
Clinical Nutrition Minor - renamed Dietetics Pathway from Term 1, 2027
This minor is ideal if you want to progress to postgraduate study, such as a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Food Technology Minor
This minor is ideal if you are seeking a career in the food manufacturing industry, in areas such as food production, food science, food quality control and agriculture.
Pathway to Teaching Minor
This minor provides a pathway to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and a career as a secondary school teacher.
Public Health Minor
This minor allows you to pursue a career in public health nutrition.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 24 units (144 credits):
- 1The core structure (16 units)
- 2One eight-unit minor
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Core Units
You will complete the 16 units listed below.
Changes expected from Term 1, 2027
From Term 1, 2027, you will complete 13 core units. Of the units listed below, you won't complete:
- Foundations of Immunology (BMSC11012)
- Microbiology for Health Care (MBIO12013)
- Food, Nutrition and Health (BMSC11006)
- Medical Science Research Project 1 (MEDS21003).
You will complete the following additional unit:
Clinical Nutrition Minor
The Clinical Nutrition Minor consists of the eight units listed below.
In this minor, you'll study topics such as advanced clinical biochemistry, food science and analysis, nutrition assessment, food and nutrition services, public health nutrition and health promotion strategies.
This minor is ideal if you intend to apply for a postgraduate degree in dietetics, such as the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (CL88) that is expected to be available from 2027 at CQUniversity. Selection of this minor does not guarantee entry into a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. You must still apply and be accepted into your chosen postgraduate course as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Completion of Bachelor of Nutrition (Clinical Nutrition) alone does not meet the eligibility requirements for registration as an accredited dietitian.
Changes expected from Term 1, 2027
From Term 1, 2027, this minor will be renamed Dietetics Pathway. You will complete 11 units.
Of the units listed below, you won't complete:
- Advanced Clinical Biochemistry (BMSC13002)
- Atoms, Molecules and Matter (CHEM11043)
- Nutrition Assessment in Practice (NUTR28003).
You will complete the following additional units:
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Advanced Work Integrated Learning - BMSC13012
6 weeks of placement at a nutrition-related industry or practice.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile.
Alternative Entry Pathways
CQU offers a range of alternative entry pathways to help you get started. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, there are options available, depending on your background and previous experience.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to Apply
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