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Bachelor of Nutrition Science in Dietetics Pathway

Melbourne, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year bachelor degree in nutrition science as the first stage toward becoming a dietitian, leading into the Master of Dietetics, taught on campus at Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Nutrition Science in Dietetics Pathway. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to health sciences.

Career outcomes

consumer behaviour and education
research and food regulation
product development and sensory analysis
food quality
safety and manufacturing
Explore more career pathways on our
nutrition careers
page

Curriculum

24 credit points over three years
usually four credit points per trimester. Structure: 18 credit points of core units
4 credit points of HSN coded (nutrition and food) electives
2 credit points of open elective units. Units include Foundations of Food
Nutrition and Health
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems
Chemistry in Our World
The Science of Food.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
AQF Certificate IV or higher
Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
Some courses add prerequisites
A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
Course cut-offs and country scores vary

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (Deakin admission policy effective 2026-10-06); course ATARs and country-specific Year 12 scores differ by course (2027 guide pp.21-26), AQF Certificate IV or higher, or Deakin College/recognised foundation pathway; some courses add prerequisites, portfolio or Casper (teaching)

Language tests

IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
TOEFL iBT Not published
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Nutrition Science in Dietetics Pathway admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$43,600 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$10,900 AUD

Program details

Campus	Melbourne Burwood Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Health
Department	Department of Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	Flexible,Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Nutrition Science in Dietetics Pathway.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.