Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition)

Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited

Gain an in-depth understanding of nutrition and the dietary influences that impact on the health of individuals. During this three-year degree you’ll study theory and develop the practical skills needed for working in the area of human nutrition. Some of the areas covered include: metabolic processes and how nutrients in food affect the human body application of nutritional science to enhance the health of community groups effects of major nutrition-related factors on non-communicable diseases that impact on the health of nations identification of reliable sources of up-to-date nutritional information communication of nutrition principles in a range of contexts using awareness of psychological, cultural and environmental influences on eating behaviour genetics, physiology, culture, environment and social issues that assist in the management of body composition and nutrition choices. Work placements with governmental and non-governmental health promotion organisations, nutrition education programmes, nutrition consultancies, community initiatives, workplace wellbeing programmes and school holiday programmes will give you real-world experience and ensure you’re work-ready when you graduate.