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This diploma focuses on health science and provides a strong foundation of the role of nutrition in health.You’ll learn to apply the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values to dietary assessments and planning.This diploma promotes improvements in general health and wellbeing at each life stage and for Indigenous communities at the population level. Upon completion, you’ll have the option to begin working or continue studying the Bachelor of Nutrition.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 to 3 years part time.

Learn about the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Reference Values. You’ll explore health science and tools like dietary plans. Start thinking about how you’ll promote better health and wellbeing through a career in nutrition and wellness. 

Diploma of Nutrition

In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, including human biology, physiology and pathology, as well as the basics of research and evidence-based practice.You’ll study how food and other dietary factors can be used to improve wellbeing at individual, community or population level. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre.Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time.

Study the foundations of biology, physiology and pathology. See where dietary factors fit in with health and wellness. You’ll gain hands-on experience treating patients in a student-led clinic. Graduates are eligible to join professional associations.

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

This diploma teaches you the fundamental principles of human function and wellness and how to implement good habits, with a focus on holistic wellbeing, positive ageing and good nutrition. It qualifies you for a career in the swiftly growing corporate health or aged care sectors, as well as the opportunity to continue studying at bachelor level.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students.When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.Course duration: 3 trimesters full time, part-time options available, 2 trimesters accelerated.

Start with the fundamental principles of human functions and wellness. Then think about using them to implement good and healthy habits. You’ll focus on holistic wellbeing, positive ageing and good nutrition. Learn from experts in a flexible environment.

Diploma of Health and Wellbeing

Throughout the course, you will gain a solid understanding of health science, biology and physiology. You will learn about nutrition in the context of public health, pathology and improving health and wellness, and develop skills to critically analyse, develop and implement nutrition intervention programs. You’ll also study specialist subjects like First People culture, history and healthcare, public health nutrition and a special populations project, allowing you to gain valuable industry skills.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.Course duration: Full-time: 3 year Part-time: approximately 6 years.

Explore the connection between nutrition and a healthy life. You’ll study macronutrients and the metabolism across the lifespan. Support public health through diet-focussed interventions. Graduate and register with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Bachelor of Nutrition

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Applications in Nutrition and Exercise

Human Nutrition

Issues in Human Nutrition

Food Studies

Lifespan Nutrition

This subject aims to provide an understanding of the sociology of food, nutrition and public health. Students will explore the relationships between human behaviour and dietary intake from a public health perspective. This subject will provide students with a solid understanding of the social and environmental determinants of health as it relates to nutrition. Students will be engaged in community-based research to identify a public health issue which is prevalent in their community society.

Nutrition and Society

This subject provides students with fundamental nutrition knowledge by examining the relationship between food, nutrition, human health and wellbeing. Students will learn about macro and micro-nutrition, dietary guidelines, role of nutrition in metabolism, health maintenance and disease, nutrient rich food sources, and the specific nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan. Students will also learn how to identify and construct a healthy diet according to specific dietary guidelines, and know the impact of nutritional deficiency and excess as they relate to health and disease.

Foundations of Human Nutrition

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