Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

About the course

This honours-qualified degree builds strong foundations in human nutrition, dietetics and health, combining scientific theory with practical learning. You’ll learn to apply current evidence to support nutrition care and understand links between diet and disease, supported by experienced educators and researchers. The program prepares you for professional practice and ongoing development in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours). The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across clinical and community settings, using evidence-based nutrition to improve health and prevent disease. Career paths include dietitian, nutritionist, diabetes educator, sports dietitian and public health nutritionist, as well as roles in food service management and health communication/writing. Outcomes support professional work in the nutrition and dietetics sector at Bachelor (Honours) level. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as nutrition consultant, food scientist, food safety officer, quality specialist, community education officer, food technologist, and etc. in companies including local universities, local hospitals, local clinics, local community centre, local healthcare centre, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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