Deakin's Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) offers guaranteed entry into our Master of Dietetics if you achieve a 75 weighted average mark or above. The course develops your understanding of human nutrition and its impact on health. Learn how to tackle challenges facing our society including disease prevention, obesity, the spread of misinformation, and the social and physiological effects of food on our wellbeing.

Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art food sensory labs located within our Consumer Analytical Safety Sensory (CASS) Food Research Centre. Designed just like those found in industry settings, our labs provide hands-on experience that prepares you for the workplace. Graduate with practical skills that allow you to improve health through food and nutrition – skills that are increasingly in demand as society grapples with nutrition-related diseases and their impact on wellbeing.

Career outcomes:

Career skills are developed throughout the course. Specific work integrated learning is provided through HSN311 Food and Nutrition Practicum. This unit will enable you to gain hands on experience, and a potential pathway to your future career. Upon graduating from H718 Master of Dietetics (subject to course rules) you will be well placed to pursue careers in all areas of dietetics. You can visit our nutrition and dietetics careers page for more information.

If you don’t elect to continue with the Master of Dietetics pathway, your career outcomes will mirror those of Bachelor of Nutrition Science graduates.

As a nutritionist, you will have the knowledge and skills to confidently provide evidence-based advice to communities regarding food and its impact on our health. Graduates of the Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics) will be well prepared for careers requiring knowledge surrounding:

• nutrition
• individual and population health
• food analysis
• food sustainability
• food policy
• nutrition for disease prevention
• assessing and evaluating food intake.

If you have completed the food innovation major, you will be prepared for careers requiring knowledge of:

• consumer behaviour
• education and research
• the food industry
• food policy and regulation
• sensory analysis
• product development
• food quality and safety
• food manufacturing.

You will gain the skills required to perform a range of roles across:

• advocacy
• nutrition promotion
• nutrition media and marketing
• quality assurance
• self-employment and consulting