Bachelor of Medical Science (Human Nutrition) (Innovative Foods)

About the course

This Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Human Nutrition and Innovative Foods explores how nutrients affect human metabolism, health and disease, while building strong laboratory, research and analytical skills. You’ll study food and nutrient form and function alongside biological and chemical sciences that underpin food technology. The flexible course includes options across nutrition, health, food production and biotechnology with industry and community links in modern facilities.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across health and food-related sectors, applying nutrition science and food technology knowledge to real-world problems. Career pathways may include work in hospitals, pathology and veterinary pathology laboratories, government health departments, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, medical sales, and nutrition-focused roles such as nutritionist. The degree can also support further study as a pathway toward a career in dietetics within nutrition and dietetics. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)