UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nutrition
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Nutrition at Charles Darwin University provides the knowledge and skills to work in the food and nutrition sector to positively influence health, leading to work in health policy and research, health and wellbeing, and health promotion across local, rural and remote Australia and beyond. The course is a pathway into master's-level study in dietetics. Graduates may work in community health centres, health promotion organisations, government and non-government organisations, the food industry, sporting organisations, universities and research organisations, in roles such as nutrition consulting.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- A nutrition degree includes study of diverse and relevant units encompassing topics such as epidemiology
- cultural safety
- research in addition to nutrition units exploring food and nutrition science
- the role of food in society
- public health nutrition and nutrition across the lifespan. You'll study alongside students from other allied health science areas developing an understanding of multidisciplinary professions across the health industry. This course has an emphasis on understanding the challenges of working in diverse contexts of urban
- rural
- and remote communities. There is a range of flexible delivery options which include online units
- face-to-face tutorials
- and for those balancing life
- work and family responsibilities
- there is the option to study this degree 100% online. There are also opportunities to access scholarships to support your study. If you are a First Nations or international student
- we provide access to dedicated student support to help facilitate a successful study journey
Core Units (22 units)
- Introduction to Health Promotion
- Perspectives of First Nations Health (title change 2026)
- Cellular Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry for Nutritionists (replaces SCH102 from 2026)
- Introductory Chemistry A
- Communication skills
- Chronic Conditions Management
- Society
- A Sociological Introduction
- Epidemiology and Statistics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- Lifespan Growth and Development
- Rural and remote health
- Nutrition and Health
- Food Science and Technology
- Food
- Society and the Environment
- Nutrition Assessment and Dietary Methodologies
- Exploring Public Health
- Electives (2 units): Nutrition Across the Lifecycle*
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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