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Torrens University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Nutrition

What is a Bachelor of Nutrition?

The Bachelor of Nutrition prepares you to assess the determinants of health and nutritional needs of communities and broader populations. This course offers a special, industry-led group nutrition project supported by an industry partner, giving you practical experience in the field.

Learning outcomes

  • Learn about health science, human and community nutrition, and public health.
  • Discover the relationship between nutritional intake, the maintenance of health and the development of disease.
  • Consider the local and global food system and the sociological aspects of dietary intakes.
  • Design, implement and evaluate evidenced based public health nutrition interventions.
  • Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry.

Campus Information

Sydney

Sydney is home to stunning beaches surrounded by natural beauty. Sydney is Australia’s largest city,

Flinders street campus (Melbourne)

Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.

Brisbane

Enjoy the beach all year long in Brisbane where the sub-tropical weather makes for pleasant winter days and an average 300 days of sunshine year round.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • June
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Bachelor of Nutrition prepares you for a range of careers in Nutrition, with a focus on population health, nutrition-related health promotion and disease prevention. On completion, you’ll be open to roles in community nutrition, health promotion and advocacy, working with consumer organisations, food industry, government departments and community groups. This degree in Nutrition also provides a pathway to the Master of Public Health or Dietetics. On graduation, you may be eligible for registration with the Nutrition Society of Australia as an Associate Nutritionist and, with a further three years of relevant work experience and/or postgraduate studies, as a Registered Public Health Nutritionist or Registered Nutritionist.

Potential career paths

  • Public Health Nutritionist
    Average salary: $94,791 - $138,743
  • Health Promotion Officer
    Average salary: $80,759 - $99,660
  • Nutrition Consultant
    Average salary: $120,051 - $126,178
  • Community Development Officer
    Average salary: $77,872 - $98,720

 

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
    OR
  • Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

 

 

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