Bachelor of Nutrition Science

About the course

The Bachelor of Nutrition Science explores how food influences health and wellbeing across individuals and communities, with a focus on sustainable food systems. You’ll build a foundation in nutrition science alongside related areas such as exercise and nutrition, community health nutrition, food chemistry, biochemistry and metabolism, and research-informed practice. This bachelor degree prepares you for nutrition-related roles across health, industry and policy. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting nutrition and health initiatives across community and public health, government and policy, and the food industry. Potential pathways include associate nutritionist, community or public health nutrition roles, health promotion and communications, food policy and regulation, food quality and safety, and product or recipe development. This bachelor degree supports careers applying nutrition science in health, wellbeing and sustainable food systems.

Entry requirements

ATAR 75 (or equivalent).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)