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About the course
This Graduate Diploma in Nutritional Science explores how nutrition influences the human body across social, biochemical, disease and life-cycle contexts. You’ll build knowledge of physiology and biochemistry and develop evidence-based understanding of nutrition science for health practice and further study. The course is delivered on campus at Bruce, Canberra and is designed as an AQF level 8 postgraduate qualification in nutrition-related study. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply nutrition science knowledge in health and wellbeing contexts, supporting nutrition education, program delivery and evidence-informed decision-making across community and clinical-adjacent settings. The qualification may also provide a pathway to further postgraduate study in nutrition and related health disciplines. Career directions may include nutrition support roles in health services, public health programs, community organisations and the broader wellbeing sector.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
Average Salary***
