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Flinders University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Explore the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention to create long-lasting behavioral changes in government, industry, and the community. Promote health and prevent illness in communities around the globe using evidence-based health and medical sciences in this fast-growing industry.

  • Flinders has over 42 years of teaching and research expertise in Nutrition & Dietetics and ranks well above world standard (Australian Government's latest Excellence in Research Australia Rankings 2018).
  • Learn from exceptional lecturers, through team and problem-based learning, industry experience, and overseas placement opportunities.
  • Qualify in the evolving field of nutrition for health promotion and illness prevention
  • Study evidence-based topics in nutrition, health promotion, behavioral sciences, nutrition, sports science, and public health
  • Combine science, nutrition, and exercise into a career with our human nutrition/exercise science combined degree
  • Transfer to the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics after two years or apply for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Graduate with a membership with the Nutrition Society of Australia.

Campus Information

Bedford Park

Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.

Intakes

  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
10 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

Your career

This degree is designed to prepare you to deliver quality preventative nutritional practice within a wide range of settings including health education, health promotion, and public health.

Potential occupations include:

  • consultant nutritionist
  • food company nutritionist
  • health promotion or project officer
  • sports nutrition consultant
  • research nutritionist.

Potential employers include:

  • local and state government
  • non-government organizations
  • corporations (research and development)
  • community-based services
  • health-related businesses.

PSW Opportunity

International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means a bachelor graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

International Qualification

  • Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).

Nepal

International Qualification

  • Proficiency Certificate (3 years)

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects

Sri Lanka

International Qualification

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree

  • Successful completion of A Levels. 

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed.